Kathy Liebler
                        Director of Public Information


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

August 30, 1999
 

TRAVEL ADVISORY:
SINGLE LANE PATTERNS ON THE NORTHEASTERN EXTENSION

The Pennsylvania Turnpike is advising motorists that on Tuesday, August 31 and Wednesday, September 1, between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. there will be a single lane pattern on the Northeastern Extension (Route 476) SOUTHBOUND ONLY, approximately one mile south of the Lansdale Interchange (Exit #31) due to bridge repairs. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE EXTRA CAUTION WHEN APPROACHING AND DRIVING THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION AREA.

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 #211 from any cellular phone (FREE call on Comcast-Metrophone & Sprint PCS), or contact SmarTravler on the internet at http://www.smartraveler.com.

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