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June 29, 2025 Travel Advisory

Early Morning Closure Southbound on Northeast Extension at Wyoming Valley Interchange


Early Morning Closure Southbound on Northeast Extension at Wyoming Valley Interchange

Scheduled for early morning hours to minimize traffic impacts

LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) advises drivers traveling southbound on the Northeast Extension (Interstate 476) that the road will be closed on Monday, June 30 from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m. at the Wyoming Valley Interchange (Exit 115) to allow PA Turnpike crews to safely repair tolling equipment on the gantry at MP 112.

Southbound travelers will be routed off the Northeast Extension at Wyoming Valley and directed to the Pocono Interchange (Exit 95) using the following suggested detour:

• PA 315 South 1.4 miles

• I-81 South 23.7 miles

• I-80 East 16.8 miles

• Re-enter at Pocono Interchange

All northbound traffic and travelers entering the Northeast Extension southbound at the Wilkes-Barre Interchange (Exit 105) will not be impacted.

Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and PA Turnpike personnel will be positioned at the impacted areas to assist drivers. Changeable message signs will also provide information on the 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.

 

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