Possible Delays Expected on PA Turnpike Oct. 26-27
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists traveling southbound on the Northeastern Extension (Interstate 476) to be prepared for slow-moving and stopped traffic between the Lehigh Valley Interchange, Exit 56, Lehigh County, and the Quakertown Interchange, Exit 44, Bucks County, due to intermittent, 15-minute traffic stoppages scheduled between 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26 and 5:00 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27.
The traffic paces are necessary for the protection of motorists and workers so crews can safely erect bridge beams. The bridge, which carries Indian Creek Road over the Turnpike, crosses I-476 at milepost A52.3 in Lehigh County.
During the stoppages, Turnpike maintenance and state police vehicles will restrict Turnpike traffic to a speed of 20-25 miles an hour.
Pennsylvania State Police and Turnpike personnel will be positioned at the impacted areas to assist drivers. Changeable message signs will also provide information on closures and detours. Work schedules are subject to change based on weather conditions. Motorists are encouraged to plan travel accordingly.
