Road Closure Scheduled Between Downingtown and SR 29 Interchanges

Road Closure Scheduled Between Downingtown and SR 29 Interchanges

Part of Total Reconstruction project, closure set for overnight hours to minimize traffic impacts.

CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) is scheduling an overnight road closure on Interstate 76 (I-76) between the Downingtown (Exit 312) and State Route 29 (Exit 320) interchanges. 

Eastbound lanes between Downingtown and S.R. 29 will be closed from 12 a.m. to 7 a.m. on Sunday, May 4 to allow PA Turnpike and construction crews to safely mill and pave the existing eastbound travel lanes at the new Exit 312 eastbound on-ramp. This work, part of an ongoing Total Reconstruction Project between MP 312-316, will make sure the grades work to transition traffic to the new ramp. 

The following suggested detour will be in place: 

• PA 100 South 4.2 miles • US 30 East 2.1 miles • US 202 North 3.7 miles • PA 29 North 0.3 miles • Right-turn Matthews Rd 0.4 miles • Right-turn PA 29 North 1.6 miles • Re-enter at S.R. 29 Interchange #320

The PA Turnpike’s Total Reconstruction initiative transforms America’s first superhighway to provide a safer and more efficient travel experience for PA Turnpike customers. This system-wide initiative expands the PA Turnpike, improves capacity and major corridor access. 

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 critical to delivering on the Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike)'s mission of operating a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce. Since 2023, the PA Turnpike has supported more than $1 billion in construction bids to modernize, maintain or improve customer experience. Key projects include resurfacing nearly 75 miles roadway, a record-high 27 miles of total reconstruction, and replacing key bridges at Beaver River and Hawk Falls. Resources and information on planned construction projects can be found at Traveling on the PA Turnpike | PA Turnpike.