Traffic Advisory/Schuylkill River Bridge

C O M M I S S I O N N E W S R E L E A S E

Contact: Kay Jenkins Rew, (610) 279-1645	October 29, 1998

Attention radio stations: Voice actualities related to this advisory are available. Please call TIBS, the Turnpike’s Information Broadcast Service at 1-800-563-5425. TRAFFIC ADVISORY: SINGLE LANE PATTERN AND POSSIBLE STOPPAGES NEAR THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT The Pennsylvania Turnpike is advising motorists that beginning Friday, October 30 at 8 p.m. through Sunday morning, November 1 at 11 a.m., and Sunday evening from 8 p.m. through Monday, November 2 at 7 a.m., there will be a single lane pattern and periodic 15-minute stoppages eastbound in the area of the Schuylkill River Bridge due to the placement of steel girders. The activity will occur within the construction area located approximately four miles east of the Valley Forge Interchange Exit #24. *DELAYS ARE EXPECTED! Motorists are urged to avoid this area if possible.* Motorists should also be aware that from Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. crews will be working in areas VERY close to travel lanes. PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY and REMAIN ALERT PLEASE USE EXTREME CAUTION AND BE ALERT FOR CHANGES IN TRAFFIC PATTERNS, SLOWER SPEEDS AND POSSIBLE STOPPAGES. SUGGESTED ALTERNATE ROUTES EASTBOUND TRAFFIC Eastbound motorists wanting to avoid delays are encouraged to take the following alternate eastbound route: Exit the Turnpike at the Valley Forge Interchange (Exit #24) and take I-76 east for 4.8 miles to Route I-476 north. Drive 4.1 miles to the Mid-County Interchange (Exit #25-A) where you can re-enter the Turnpike. Follow the signs for New Jersey or the Northeast Extension. Westbound motorists planning to exit at the Valley Forge Interchange may want to avoid possible delays at that interchange by exiting the Turnpike at the Norristown Interchange (Exit # 25)or the Mid-County Interchange (Exit # 25-A), taking Route I-476 south to I-76 west to Route 202. WESTBOUND TRAFFIC Westbound through-traffic should continue on the Turnpike without taking any detours. SmarTraveler provides up-to-the minute traffic and transit reports weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.. Construction and special event information is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Whether by phone or internet, SmarTraveler gives customers up-to-the minute traffic conditions and expected travel times and speeds on 40 major highway segments in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware; updates on SEPTA and New Jersey Transit lines; and information on regional special events and construction projects. Phone (215)567-5678, dial #311 from any cellular phone (FREE call on Comcast-Metrophone & Sprint PCS), or contact SmarTraveler on the internet at http://www.smartraveler.com

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