Ramp Closures Scheduled at Beaver Valley Interchange
Detours will be in place as progress continues on Beaver Valley Bridge Replacement Project
HOMEWOOD, PA — The Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) advises motorists that westbound on and off-ramps will be closed at the Beaver Valley Interchange (Exit 13) beginning Sunday, Sep. 8 at 6 p.m. until Friday Sep. 13 at 6 a.m. This closure allows crews working on the Beaver Valley Bridge Replacement Project to safely tie-in temporary ramps to allow for the construction of the final ramp configuration for the new interchange at PA Route 18 (Big Beaver Boulevard).
The following detours will be in place:
| I-76 WB EXIT AT BEAVER VALLEY (EXIT 13) | PA-18 EXIT TO PA TURNPIKE (I-76) |
|---|---|
| Continue west 3 miles to New Castle Interchange (Exit 10) | Continue north on PA-18 (Big Beaver Blvd.) 1.4 miles |
| Keep left toward I-376 West (New Castle), then keep right and exit toward PA-351 | Turn left onto PA-351 (Fairlane Blvd.), 2.2 miles |
| Turn left onto Shenango Road, 0.4 miles | Turn left onto Shenango Road, 0.2 Miles |
| Turn right onto PA-351 (Fairlane Blvd.), 2.2 miles to PA-18 (Big Beaver Blvd.) | Turn right onto exit and follow to I-76 West to New Castle Interchange (Exit 10) |
The $294 million project, which included the new bridge and the total reconstruction of the PA Turnpike (Interstate 76) between mileposts 12 and 14 to six lanes of travel, is scheduled to open to traffic in 2026. More information on the project can be found online at Beaver River Bridge Replacement Project | PA Turnpike.
To report an incident or other emergency on the PA Turnpike, dial *11 via mobile phone. To learn more about PA Turnpike conditions, use one of these resources:
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511PA Smartphone App: real-time, hands-free PA traffic advisories
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Twitter/X: @PATurnpikeAlert
BY PHONE
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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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