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November 17, 2000

TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Traffic Stoppages at the Valley Forge Interchange

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Turnpike is advising motorists that on Monday and Tuesday, November 20 and 21 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., there will be 15-minute traffic stoppages, eastbound only, at the Valley Forge Interchange (Exit #24) while sign structures are being erected near the ramp leading to North Gulph Road. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION WHEN APPROACHING THE INTERCHANGE AND BE PREPARED TO STOP.

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