Kathy Liebler
                        Director of Public Information


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

November 2, 1999


TRAVEL ADVISORY:
SINGLE LANE PATTERNS FOUR MILES NORTH OF
MID-COUNTY INTERCHANGE

Philadelphia, PA -- The Pennsylvania Turnpike is advising motorists that beginning Monday, November 8 through Friday, November 12 between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., and on Saturday, November 13 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be single lane closures (NORTHBOUND ONLY) on the Northeastern Extension (I-476), approximately four miles north of the Mid-County Interchange (#25-A) due to bridge resurfacing. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution when approaching and passing through construction areas.

 

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