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November 15, 2000

TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Traffic Stoppages at the Valley Forge Interchange

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Turnpike is advising motorists that on Thursday and Friday, November 16 and 17, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., there will be 15-minute traffic stoppages both east and westbound at the Valley Forge Interchange (Exit #24) while sign structures are being erected. MOTORISTS ARE URGED USE CAUTION WHEN APPROACHING THE INTERCHANGE AND BE PREPARED TO STOP.

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