Lane Closures Scheduled Between Irwin and New Stanton Exits Starting Tonight

NEW STANTON, PA (10/14/2011)(readMedia)-- Motorists on the Pennsylvania Turnpike mainline in Westmoreland County will encounter single-lane patterns between mileposts 66 and 71 westbound and eastbound starting at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 until 11 a.m. Oct. 16. The patterns will begin four miles west of the New Stanton exit (#75) and end one mile west of the Irwin exit (#67).

The restriction is needed to move concrete barrier, pave travel lanes and paint lines to accommodate a traffic switch as part of the milepost 67-74 total reconstruction project. Once the contractor begins work, the patterns must stay in place until all work is completed. This work will proceed as weather permits.

Motorists should anticipate delays during Saturday daylight hours and especially on Sunday morning while the single-lane patterns are in place.

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. For individual projects, including the milepost 67-74 total reconstruction, click on the "Construction" link then click "Projects" to access information including advisories and detour routes.