Northeast Extension Closures Scheduled Between Quakertown and Lansdale for Traffic Shift
Northeast Extension Closures Scheduled Between Quakertown and Lansdale for Traffic Shift
Overnight work scheduled to minimize traffic delays for customers
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) advises motorists traveling on the Northeast Extension (Interstate 476) that road closures are scheduled between the Quakertown Interchange (Exit 44) in Bucks County and Lansdale Interchange (Exit 31) in Montgomery County to allow for traffic lanes to be shifted as part of the Milepost A38-A44 Total Reconstruction Project.
Southbound lanes will be closed on Sunday, Nov. 3 from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. in the corridor. A single lane closure will occur for a few hours before and after the full closure so motorists should be prepared for slow moving traffic.
Northbound lanes will be closed on Sunday, Nov. 10 from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. in the corridor. A single lane closure will occur for a few hours before and after the full closure so motorists should be prepared for slow moving traffic.
During the full directional closures, the following suggested detours will be in place:
| Southbound (Nov. 3, 12 a.m.-5 a.m.) | Northbound (Nov. 10, 12 a.m.-6 a.m.) |
|---|---|
| ❖ PA Route 663 North, 3.4 miles | ❖ PA Route 63 East, 6.9 miles |
| ❖ PA Route 309 South, 16.9 miles | ❖ U.S. Route 202 North, 1.2 miles |
| ❖ U.S. Route 202 South, 1.2 miles | ❖ PA Route 309 North, 16.9 miles |
| ❖ PA Route 63 West, 6.9 miles | ❖ PA Route 663 South, 3.4 miles |
| ❖ Re-enter at Lansdale Interchange #31 | ❖ Re-enter at Quakertown Interchange #44 |
Pennsylvania State Police and PA Turnpike personnel will be positioned at the impacted areas to assist drivers. Changeable message signs will also provide information on this closure. Motorists are encouraged to plan travel accordingly. Work schedules are subject to change based on weather conditions.
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:
ON THE TURNPIKE
511PA Smartphone App: real-time, hands-free PA traffic advisories
Changeable Message Signs: more than 200 boards along the PA Turnpike
ON THE WEB
511/511pa.com: live, interactive map
X/Twitter: @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 part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike's mission to operate 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 for roadway maintenance and improvements to modernize the Turnpike and improve customer experience, including resurfacing more than 46 miles of roadway, undertaking total reconstruction of 27 miles of roadway, an all-time high, and replacing two major bridges at Beaver River and Hawk Falls. Find resources and planned construction projects at Traveling on the PA Turnpike | PA Turnpike.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Both closures are scheduled for six-hours, but closure end times are different due to changeover of Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time occurring during the Nov. 3 closure
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Media Contacts:
Marissa Orbanek, Press Secretary: (267) 408-5151, morbanek@paturnpike.com
Crispin Havener, Assistant Press Secretary: (717) 870-2841, chavener@paturnpike.com