Closure and Bridge-Beam Placement between Bedford and Breezewood Cancelled

NEW STANTON, PA (08/26/2011)(readMedia)-- The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) has cancelled the bridge-beam placement and roadway closure between Bedford (Exit 146) and Breezewood (Exit 161) originally scheduled for this weekend. The roadway must be kept fully open in case of a need to move evacuees or emergency equipment due to Hurricane Irene. Work will be rescheduled for a later date.

Turnpike travelers can get up-to-date information by calling 866.976.TRIP (or 866.976.8747). This toll-free number gives audio advisories for the region in which you are traveling, including delays and closures due to accidents or weather. To check conditions before you hit the road, the Turnpike's Interactive Travel Map at www.paturnpike.com/webmap delivers a snapshot of conditions across the Turnpike, including web cams, at-a-glance traffic-flow status, weather conditions, audio advisories and more.