Mill Road Traffic Restrictions in Tredyffrin Township Begin Monday, March 21

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (03/18/2011)(readMedia)-- The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists that the bridge carrying Mill Road over the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County will close to local traffic at 9 a.m. on Monday morning (Mar. 21) with a passenger car and a weight restricted truck detour in effect until November.

The bridge is located 3.5 miles west of the Valley Forge Interchange (Exit #326) and 10.5 miles east of the Downingtown Interchange (Exit #312) .

Detour signs have been posted along the two detour routes approved by the township and PennDOT for the duration of the bridge replacement project expected to last nine months.

Starting Monday morning (Mar. 21), through traffic traveling south on Mill Road will be detoured at Duportail Road and from the north at Yellow Springs Road where they intersect at the approach of the bridge.

• Passenger cars will be directed over Duportail Rd., Swedesford Rd., State Route 252, Valley Forge Rd. (SR 252), Valley Creek Rd. (SR 252), and Yellow Springs Road to Mill Road (approx. 5.8 miles).

• Trucks will follow Duportail Rd., Swedesford Rd., Moorehall Rd. (SR 29), and Yellow Springs Rd. to Mill Road (approx. 9 miles). Please note: heavy trucks will be restricted to 12 tons (24,000 lbs) on Mill Road and 15 tons (30,000 lbs) on LeBoutillier Road in Tredyffrin Township. Additional information for deliveries to the Summerhill and Highgrove Developments, and homes north of Valley Creek can be found on the project website.

Please visit www.paturnpike.com for additional details and maps showing the planned detour routes and heavy truck restrictions. Click on the Major Design/Construction Projects link, then the Milepost 320-326 Widening link to access the site. The PTC encourages the public to stay up-to-date on what's happening throughout the project by signing up for E-Bulletins on the project website.

Please visit the Pennsylvania Turnpike website at www.paturnpike.com for project-related announcements updates, including detour information. The Pennsylvania Turnpike urges the motoring public to stay alert and travel at posted speed limits through highway work zone areas. Be in the know before you go and sign up today to become a Preferred Traveler. It's free and you can pick your route and your schedule to get customized e-mail or cell phone alerts when you need it.