I-76 EB Detour in effect Morgantown to Downingtown

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (11/14/2011)(readMedia)-- The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists traveling EASTBOUND on the PA Turnpike (I-76) from Reading that due to a tractor-trailer accident blocking all lanes eastbound at milepost 298.3 all traffic must exit at the Morgantown (Exit #298) Interchange. A back-log has developed and motorists should stay alert for slow moving or stopped traffic approaching the Morgantown Interchange.

A highway detour between Morgantown and Downingtown (Exit #312) is now in effect. Motorists exiting at the Interchange will take State Route 10 south (1 mile) to State Route 23 east (12.5 miles) to State Route 100 (9 miles) and re-enter the Pennsylvania Turnpike at the Downingtown Interchange (312/old 23) to continue eastbound on the Turnpike.

The Turnpike's Highway Advisory Radio is activated. Please tune to Radio 1640 AM for updates and detour information. For emergencies please dial *11 on your mobile device.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is committed to distributing complete, accurate and consistent travel information and providing exceptional customer service. Be in the know before you go and plan ahead – get real-time information about roadway conditions via the Turnpike Roadway Information Program, or "TRIP," by visiting www.paturnpike.com or calling 1-866-976-TRIP (8747).