Overnight Closure Scheduled on Northeast Extension as Part of Bridge Replacement Project
Overnight Closure Scheduled on Northeast Extension as Part of Bridge Replacement Project
Weekend closure scheduled to minimize traffic impacts
LUZERNE COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) advises travelers that a section of the Northeast Extension (Interstate 476) will be closed during the early morning hours of Sunday, August 25 to allow for beams to be placed as part of a bridge replacement project.
The Northeast Extension will be closed in both directions between the Pocono (Exit 95) and Wyoming Valley (Exit 115) interchanges between 12 a.m. and 6a.m. on Sunday so PA Turnpike crews can safely conduct the necessary work as part of a project to replace a bridge along the Wilkes Barre (Exit 105) interchange at milepost A-105.33 in Bear Creek Township, Luzerne County.
The following detours will be in place for Northeast Extension travelers:
| NORTHBOUND AT POCONO | SOUTHBOUND AT WYOMING VALLEY |
|---|---|
| • I-80 West 16.8 miles | • PA Route 315 South 1.4 miles |
| • I-81 North 23.6 miles | • I-81 South 23.7 miles |
| • PA Route 315 North 0.3 miles | • I-80 East 16.8 miles |
| • Re-enter at Wyoming Valley Interchange | • Re-enter at Pocono Interchange |
The following detours will be in place for those who would enter at Wilkes Barre (Exit 105):
| NORTHBOUND DETOUR | SOUTHBOUND DETOUR |
|---|---|
| • PA 115 Route North 4.1 miles | • PA Route 115 South 15.8 miles |
| • I-81 North 4.6 miles | • I-80 West 7.0 miles |
| • PA Route 315 North 0.5 miles | • Enter at Pocono Interchange |
| • Enter at Wyoming Valley Interchange |
Pennsylvania State Police and PA Turnpike personnel will be positioned at the impacted areas to assist drivers. Digital message signs will also provide information on the closure. Motorists are encouraged to plan travel accordingly. Work schedules are subject to change based on weather conditions.
To report an accident or other emergency on the PA Turnpike, dial *11 via mobile phone. To learn more about PA Turnpike conditions, use one of these resources:
ON THE TURNPIKE
511PA Smartphone App: real-time, hands-free PA traffic advisories
Digital Message Signs: more than 200 boards along the Turnpike
ON THE WEB
511/511pa.com: live, interactive map
Twitter/X: @PATurnpikeAlert
BY PHONE
511: dial from any PA roadway for local travel information
Pennsylvania Turnpike Customer Assistance Center: 877-736-6727, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This roadwork is critical to delivering on the Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike)'s mission of operating a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce. In 2023, the PA Turnpike supported more than $690 million in construction bids to modernize, maintain or improve customer experience. Key projects include resurfacing 46+ miles of roadway, a record-high 27 miles of total reconstruction, and replacing key bridges at Beaver River and Hawk Falls. Resources and information on planned construction projects can be found at Traveling on the PA Turnpike | PA Turnpike.
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