Kathy Liebler                         Director of Public Information

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          Contact: Patricia L. Bodack (412)925-5018                           June 9, 1997

TRAFFIC ADVISORY
TRAFFIC TO BE STOPPED IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY

        Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is advising motorists of intermittent traffic stoppages at milepost 69.15 on the Pennsylvania Turnpike between the Irwin (Exit 7) and New Stanton (Exit 8) Interchanges on Thursday, June 12, 1997, weather permitting. Both east and westbound traffic will be subject to the intermittent stoppages between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. Each stop will last no longer than 15 minutes in duration.
        The stoppages are necessary for the erection of steel girders for the bridge running over the Turnpike at milepost 69.15.Motorists should expect delays in traffic, both east and westbound and are advised to watch for variable message signs cautioning motorists.

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

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