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Kay Jenkins Rew, (610) 279-1645

May 19, 2000

TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Lane Closed on Delaware River Bridge

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Turnpike is advising motorists that between Monday, May 22 and Wednesday, May 24, the right westbound lane approaching the Delaware River Bridge Interchange (Exit #30) from New Jersey, will be closed for three days for roadway repairs. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE EXTRA CAUTION WHEN CROSSING THE DELAWARE RIVER BRIDGE FROM NEW JERSEY, AND WATCH FOR A SINGLE LANE PATTERN.

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