Overnight Closure Scheduled at Wilkes-Barre Interchange
Overnight Closure Scheduled at Wilkes-Barre Interchange
Overnight work scheduled to minimize traffic impacts for customers.
CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) advises motorists traveling on the Northeast Extension (Interstate 476) that the Wilkes-Barre Interchange (Exit 105) will be closed in both directions Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from midnight until 5 a.m. to allow crews to safely install a new overhead sign structure and remove the old structure.
During the closure, drivers should go to the next exit and find an alternative route. Those looking to access the Northeast Extension at Wilkes-Barre will have to enter during that time at either the Pocono (Exit 95) or Wyoming Valley (Exit 115) interchanges.
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
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.
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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