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State Route 248 Daytime Lane Closures Planned for Bridge Work in Carbon County

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:32:28 -0500

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists that Walsh Construction will be establishing bi-directional and intermittent single-lane patterns on Route 248 Monday – Thursday (Dec. 19-22) between the hours of 7:00 am – 4:00 pm for the pro...

Lane Closures on Interstate I-476 to Impact Traffic at Mid-County next Week

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:32:13 -0500

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists traveling on Interstate 476 to stay alert for slow-moving or stopped traffic when entering and exiting the PA Turnpike system at the Mid-County Interchange Monday through Wednesday (Dec. 19-21...

Mid-Day Traffic Stoppages to Impact Travel on I-76 between Downingtown and Valley Forge December 20-22

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:32:10 -0500

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission reports that motorists traveling on the Turnpike (I-76) east from Downingtown and west from Valley Forge will experience slow-moving traffic and stoppages of no more than 15 minutes next week December 20-22. Th...

Pa. Turnpike Reminds Motorists of 10% Cash-Only Toll Increase Next Year

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:47:30 -0500

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission reminds customers that fares are set to go up on most of the state's toll roads by 10 percent on Jan. 1, 2012 for cash-paying travelers only. Because electronic-toll rates will not go up, E-ZPass customers will...

Overhead Bridge Construction on I-476 Northern Section Widening Project Begins this Month

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:42:52 -0500

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced today that construction to replace the bridge that carries Sumneytown Pike (State Route 63) over the Northeastern Extension (I-476) in Towamencin Township, Montgomery County, will begin this month. Th...

Four Local Roads to Close Overnight for Turnpike Construction Work Next Week

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:09:07 -0500

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists that the demolition of four area bridges will begin next week where the Northeastern Extension (I-476) crosses over Jolly, Wentz, Hickory and Township Line Roads in Whitpain and Plymouth Towns...

Emergency Bridge Work Necessities Closure of Westbound Pa. Turnpike near Bensalem Exit

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:12:37 -0500

Work crews continue to make emergency repairs to a bridge expansion joint on the westbound Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 276) just west of the Bensalem Interchange (Exit No. 351) in Bensalem Township, Bucks County. Even though the roadway has ...

Traffic Stoppages Planned on Pa. Turnpike near Valley Forge for Rock-Slope Demolition

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:16:52 -0500

The Pennsylvania Turnpike reports that motorists traveling on the Interstate 76 east from Downingtown (Exit #312) and west from Valley Forge (Exit #326) should be prepared for slow-moving traffic and a stoppage of no more than 15 minutes, Tuesday ...

Pa. Turnpike Tar Claims: Customers Should Call Shipper's Insurer Directly

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:49:49 -0500

Motorists whose vehicles sustained damage from a driveway-sealant spill on the Pa. Turnpike last night (Nov. 22) in Southwestern Pennsylvania should contact the insurer of the company whose truck spilled the product, MTS Transport LLC of Stevensvi...

Pa. Turnpike Reminds Drivers to Buckle Everyone up During Busiest Travel Holiday

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:47:32 -0500

The five-day Thanksgiving period from Nov. 23-27 is the busiest travel holiday of the year on the Pennsylvania Turnpike system, and turnpike officials are joining with Pennsylvania State Police to persuade drivers to make sure that all occupants a...

Lane Closures and Periodic Stoppages on Interstate I-476 to Impact Traffic at Mid-County

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:29:24 -0500

State Route 248 Daytime Lane Closures Planned for Bridge Work in Carbon County

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:24:20 -0500

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists that Walsh Construction will be establishing a single-lane pattern on Route 248 Monday and Tuesday (Nov 21-22) between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. The right lane and shoulder will be closed...

I-76 EB Detour in effect Morgantown to Downingtown

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:52:28 -0500

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists traveling EASTBOUND on the PA Turnpike (I-76) from Reading that due to a tractor-trailer accident blocking all lanes eastbound at milepost 298.3 all traffic must exit at the Morgantown (Exit #...

Lane Closures and Periodic Stoppages on Interstate I-476 to Impact Traffic at Mid-County

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:00:25 -0500

Mid-Day Traffic Stoppages to Impact Travel on I-76 between Downingtown and Valley Forge November 15-17

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:00:22 -0500

Heavy Truck Traffic to Impact Travel on Northbound I-476 Next Week in Carbon County

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:03:39 -0400

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists traveling northbound between the Lehigh Tunnel and Mahoning Valley (Exit #74) Interchange to be prepared for reduced speeds and slow moving traffic Monday – Friday (Nov. 7-11) between the hour...

State Route 248 Daytime Lane Closures Planned for Bridge Work in Carbon County

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:59:02 -0400

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists that Walsh Construction will be establishing single-lane patterns on Route 248 westbound Monday – Friday (Nov 7-11) and eastbound on Tuesday (Nov 8) between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. The ...

Pa. Turnpike Celebrates Opening of Four New Bridges on Northeastern Extension

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:00:51 -0400

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Chief Executive Officer Roger Nutt today joined state legislators, civic and business leaders in cutting a ceremonial ribbon to formally mark the opening of new bridges above the Lehigh River and Pohopoco Creek on ...

Satellite Feed Today at 3:30 p.m.: Pa. Turnpike Celebrates Opening of Bridges on Northeastern Extension

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:00:19 -0400

The Pa. Satellite News Service will provide a 3:30 p.m. feed of a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Carbon County. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Chief Executive Officer Roger Nutt joined state legislators, and civic and business leaders in cutting a c...

New Bridges over Pa. Turnpike (I-276) in Bucks County to Open Nov. 4

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:20:51 -0400

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced that the new bridges carrying Bristol-Oxford Valley Road (State Route 2029) and Galloway Road (State Route 2023) over the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276) in Bucks County are scheduled to open to traffic...

New Mill Road Bridge Opens to Traffic on Friday in Tredyffrin Township

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:02:06 -0400

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced that the newly reconstructed bridge that carries Mill Road (T-540) over the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County will open to traffic at 4 p.m. on Friday, November 4, li...

Dedication and Official Opening of the NEW Bridges over the Lehigh River & Pohopoco Creek in Carbon County, Pe

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:18:05 -0400

In 2000, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission finalized a study to determine the best method for rehabilitating and widening the Lehigh River and Pohopoco Bridges and concluded that both bridges should be replaced. On April 14, 2009, the Pennsylva...

Pa. Turnpike Commission Hires Director of Diversity and Inclusion

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:35:48 -0400

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission recently hired Myneca Y. Ojo of Hanover, Pa., to fill the newly created position of director of diversity and inclusion. Ojo, who brings more than a decade of experience in diversity-program development, manage...

Pa. Turnpike Urges Travelers to Heed Important Driving Advice during Winter-Like Conditions

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 19:22:55 -0400

With snowfall currently blanketing much of the state today and continuing into tonight, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) offers motorists some advice regarding October's winter-like conditions impacting travelers on I-76/I-276 east of Ha...

Heavy Truck Traffic to Impact Travel on Southbound I-476 Next Week in Carbon County

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 09:22:43 -0400

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists traveling southbound from the Mahoning Valley (Exit #74) Interchange on the new Pohopoco Creek and Lehigh River Bridges to be prepared for reduced speeds and slow moving traffic Monday – Satur...