PA Turnpike Closure Scheduled Westbound Between SR 29 & Downingtown Interchanges
PA Turnpike Closure Scheduled Westbound Between SR 29 & Downingtown Interchanges
Overnight closure scheduled to minimize traffic impacts
CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) advises motorists that a road closure is scheduled impacting westbound traffic.
The PA Turnpike (Interstate 276) will be closed Sunday, November 17, from 12 and 7 a.m. between the State Route 29 (Exit #320) and Downingtown (Exit #312) Interchanges to allow PA Turnpike crews to conduct paving work to ensure a safe transition to new interchange ramps.
During the closure, the following suggested detour will be in place:
• PA 29 South 1.3 miles
• Right-turn Swedesford Rd West 0.3 miles
• US 202 South 3.2 miles
• US 30 West 2.3 miles
• PA 100 North 4 miles
• Re-enter at the Downingtown Interchange #312
Eastbound traffic will not be impacted. Pennsylvania State Police and PA Turnpike personnel will be positioned at the impacted areas to assist westbound 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
Digital 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 Contacts:
Marissa Orbanek, Press Secretary: (267) 408-5151, morbanek@paturnpike.com
Crispin Havener, Assistant Press Secretary: (717) 870-2841, chavener@paturnpike.com