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