Kathy Liebler

Manager, Public Affairs & Media Relations


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Christina M. Hampton,  (610) 292-3785

   July 26, 2002



TRAVEL ADVISORY
Willow Grove Interchange (#27/343)
Toll Plaza Entry Lane (#1) Closure

Philadelphia, PA - - The Pennsylvania Turnpike is advising motorists that beginning midnight Sunday, July 28 through Monday evening, July 29, Willow Grove Interchange toll plaza lane (#1), which is an entry lane, will be closed to traffic.  Motorists can expect to see additional intermittent toll lanes closures through Thursday, August 1.  However, throughout the week there will never be more than one toll lane at a time closed to traffic.  The lanes are being closed to replace concrete. 

MOTORISTS CAN EXPECT DELAYS ESPECIALLY DURING RUSH HOURS AND SHOULD PROCEED WITH CAUTION AS THEY APPROACH THE TOLL PLAZA AREA.

 

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