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November 07, 2024 Travel Advisory

Eastbound Closure Between Harrisburg East and Lebanon-Lancaster Interchanges


Eastbound Closure Between Harrisburg East and Lebanon-Lancaster Interchanges 

Middletown, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) advises motorists traveling eastbound that there is a closure between Harrisburg East (Exit 247) and Lebanon-Lancaster Interchange (Exit 266) due to an overturned commercial vehicle that caught fire at milepost 259.9EB. The closure will remain in place until the scene is cleared.  

During the closure, the following detour is in place: 

  • I-283 North 2.7 miles 
  • US 322 East 21.1 miles 
  • PA 72 South 2 miles 
  • Re-enter the PA Turnpike at Lebanon-Lancaster Interchange #266                   

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.  

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. 

A national transportation leader, the Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) is the second largest tolling facility in the United States with the most miles. The PA Turnpike proudly supports safety and convenience for its more than 550,000 daily customers through 24-7 roadside assistance, round-the-clock food and fuel at 17 service plazas and a dedicated maintenance force and State Police Troop. The PA Turnpike’s approximately 1,400-person local workforce is unified in its mission; to operate a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce. For more information about the PA Turnpike’s mission, vision and values, please visit Home | PA Turnpike.

 

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Media Contact:

Marissa Orbanek, Press Secretary: (267) 408-5151, morbanek@paturnpike.com