Kathy Liebler

Manager, Public Affairs & Media Relations


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Contact: Joe Agnello
(724) 755-5262, (724) 755-5142 fax
e-mail: jagnello@paturnpike.com

July 28, 2003


TRAVEL ADVISORY
WESTBOUND TRAFFIC IN DONEGAL AREA REDUCED TO SINGLE LANE THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON

Westbound traffic on Interstate 76/70 in the Donegal area was reduced to one lane at about 8:30 this morning so that crews can perform emergency repairs to a retaining wall.

The single-lane restriction, between Milepost 92.5 and MP 90.6 in southeastern Westmoreland County, is expected to be lifted by 7 pm today.

Backups are probable while the single-lane setup remains in effect. To avoid the area, westbound motorists can exit the Turnpike at Somerset, pick up Pa. Route 31 West and re-enter the Turnpike at New Stanton via U.S. Route 119 North.

The westbound off and on ramps at the Donegal interchange (MP 90.7) are closed until late Thursday of this week for bridge work that is part of a Total Reconstruction Project between Milepost 85 and MP 94.

More information about the project, including shots from real-time traffic cameras, is available online at www.paturnpike.com. On the Turnpike homepage, click on “Construction/Expansion” and then click on the “Milepost 85 to 94” wording on the Turnpike map.

 

 

 

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