Early Morning Lane Closure Northbound on Northeast Extension

Early Morning Lane Closure Northbound on Northeast Extension

Planned work during early morning hours to minimize traffic impacts

BUCKS & MONTGOMERY COUNTIES, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) advises motorists traveling north on the Northeast Extension (Interstate 476) of an upcoming early morning closure between the Quakertown (Exit 44) and Lansdale (Exit 31) Interchanges. Northbound lanes between Quakertown and Lansdale will be closed from 12 a.m. to 3 a.m. on Sunday, September 7 so crews can safely erect an overhead sign and message board. Those traveling southbound are not impacted.

During the northbound closure, the following suggested detour will be in place:

NORTHBOUND DETOUR 

• PA 63 EAST  

•US 202 NORTH  

•PA 309 NORTH  

•PA 663 SOUTH  

•Re-enter at the Quakertown Interchange #A44

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 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