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          Contact: Kathy Liebler (717)939-9551 X-2850                          May 30, 1997

TRAFFIC ADVISORY -- FULTON COUNTY

        Harrisburg, PA -- The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is advising motorists of intermittent traffic stoppages at the Sideling Hill Service Plaza (milepost 172.43), between the Breezewood (Exit 12) and Fort Littleton (Exit 13) Interchanges in Fulton County for Wednesday, June 4, 1997, weather permitting.
        Both east and westbound traffic will be affected by the intermittent stoppages between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 2 P.M. The stoppages will last no longer than 15 minutes at a time. Travelers are advised to expect delays and be alert for variable message signs cautioning motorists. The stoppages are necessary for the erection of steel girders for the bridge over the Turnpike at milepost 172.43.
        The bridge carries eastbound traffic to and from the Sideling Hill Service Plaza. Motorists are urged to use caution in this area.      

MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION IN THIS AREA AND REMEMBER TO GIVE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE HIGHWAY WORKERS A "BRAKE".

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