- There will be scheduled 15-minute traffic stoppages on I-476 between the Lehigh Valley and Quakertown interchanges from 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 26 to 5:00 a.m. on Oct. 27, warns the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
- Traffic paces are crucial for the safety of motorists and workers during bridge beam construction over Indian Creek Road on I-476, milepost A52.3 in Lehigh County
- Turnpike maintenance and state police vehicles will lead traffic at 20-25 mph; Officials advise travelers to anticipate possible adjustments to work schedules due to weather conditions
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has alerted travelers heading southbound on the Northeastern Extension (Interstate 476) to anticipate slow-moving and intermittent traffic between the Lehigh Valley Interchange, Exit 56, Lehigh County, and the Quakertown Interchange, Exit 44, Bucks County.
This is due to scheduled 15-minute traffic stoppages from 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26 to 5:00 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27.
These traffic paces are vital to ensure the safety of motorists and workers while crews work on erecting bridge beams, the officials say. The bridge, which spans Indian Creek Road over the Turnpike, crosses I-476 at milepost A52.3 in Lehigh County.
Pennsylvania State Police and Turnpike personnel will be stationed in the affected areas to assist drivers. Changeable message signs will provide information on closures and detours.The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in a news release
During the stoppages, Turnpike maintenance and state police vehicles will lead Turnpike traffic at a speed of 20-25 miles an hour.
Pennsylvania State Police and Turnpike personnel will be stationed in the affected areas to assist drivers. Changeable message signs will provide information on closures and detours.
Work schedules may be adjusted based on weather conditions, so travelers are advised to plan their routes accordingly.
To report an accident or emergency on the Pa. Turnpike, dial 911 or 1-800-332-3880 on your phone.
