Pa. Turnpike Closes Two Interchanges Due to Flooding in Southeastern Region

Fort Washington and Virginia Drive exits both are currently closed.

HARRISBURG, PA (09/08/2011)(readMedia)-- The Pa. Turnpike Commission has announced that the Fort Washington Interchange (Exit No. 339) and the Virginia Drive E-ZPass Only Interchange (Exit No. 340) have been temporarily closed due to off-Turnpike flooding. Turnpike maintenance crews are monitoring these areas, and the commission will restore traffic at the interchange once the floodwaters have receded. Motorists are urged to use caution in the area and do not drive through standing water. Call *11 on the Turnpike to report an emergency or unsafe condition.