Pa. Turnpike to Close Early Sunday Morning Sept. 25 Westbound Between New Stanton and Irwin Exits

NEW STANTON, PA (09/21/2011)(readMedia)-- The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will be closing the Turnpike westbound between the New Stanton (Exit 75) and Irwin (Exit 67) exits starting at 12:01 a.m. through 3:30 a.m. on Sun., Sept. 25, weather permitting. The closure is needed to set an overhead sign structure at Milepost 68, which is east of the Irwin Exit, as part of the ongoing total reconstruction and widening of the 8-mile stretch of Turnpike mainline in that area.

In addition to the westbound closure, eastbound motorist will encounter a single lane pattern between mileposts 66.4 to 67.5.

Westbound drivers will be advised to exit at New Stanton (Exit #75) take Route 119 North to Toll 66 North to Exit #6 - Route 30 West and reenter the Turnpike at Irwin (Exit #67).

Expect higher traffic volumes on detour roads during the closure.

Alternate-route cards will be available to exiting travelers at the New Stanton Interchange during the closure. Message boards will be placed to inform customers of the closure and lane restriction, and Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) broadcasts at station 1640 AM also are being used to inform travelers.

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.