Weekend Pa. Turnpike Lane Restrictions between New Stanton, Irwin Interchanges

NEW STANTON, PA (04/27/2011)(readMedia)-- Westbound motorists on the Pennsylvania Turnpike mainline (Interstate 76) will encounter a 7.5-mile long single-lane pattern at milepost 74.5 -- about 1 mile west of the New Stanton Exit (#75). The westbound single-lane will be in effect from 10 p.m. April 29 until 2 p.m. April 30, weather permitting.

Westbound turnpike travelers should be aware of the chance for slow-moving or stopped traffic near New Stanton, with possible delays between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

The contractor, New Enterprise, will be line painting and shifting concrete barrier in the work zone. Once the barrier shift begins, the single-lane pattern must stay in place until all barrier segments are relocated. The single-lane restriction is needed for a traffic stage switch as part of the Turnpike's Milepost 67-74 total-reconstruction project.

Information on traffic conditions in this area can be obtained via the Turnpike Roadway Information Program by calling 866-976-TRIP (8747) or by visiting the Travel Conditions Map on the Turnpike's website, www.paturnpike.com. 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.