Lane Restrictions Scheduled Between Irwin and New Stanton Interchanges

NEW STANTON, PA (10/11/2011)(readMedia)-- Motorists on the Pennsylvania Turnpike mainline will encounter single-lane patterns between Mileposts 66.4 to 71 westbound and eastbound starting at 10 p.m. Fri., Oct. 14 until 6 a.m., Mon., Oct. 17. The pattern will begin four miles west of the New Stanton exit (#75) and end 1 mile west of the Irwin exit (#67).

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

Motorists should anticpate delays during Saturday and Sunday daylight hours 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 MP 67-74 total reconstruction, you can click on the "Construction" link then click "Projects" to easily access project information, including advisories and detour routes.