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Pa. Turnpike to Close Overnight April 24 between Quakertown and Lehigh Valley |
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists that a 12-mile stretch of the Northeastern Extension (I-476) will be closed in both directions for six hours on April 24 between Quakertown, Exit 44, and Lehigh Valley, Exit 56. The closure is necessary to protect motorists and workers as crews remove a temporary bridge at the Allentown Service Plaza, milepost 56, in Lehigh County.
At 12:01 a.m. on April 24, all northbound traffic must exit at the Quakertown interchange and southbound traffic will be diverted off at the Lehigh Valley Interchange.
Prior to the bridge removal, single-lane closures and traffic stoppages will occur April 23 during the night-time hours. The northbound left lane and the southbound left lane will be closed at 7 and 8 p.m., respectively to prepare for the April 24 closure.
Pennsylvania State Police and Turnpike personnel will be positioned at the impacted interchanges to assist drivers. Changeable message signs will also provide information on closures and detours. Motorists are encouraged to plan travel accordingly.
Lehigh Valley Interchange Detours
Northbound Detour Exit at the Lehigh Valley Interchange. Take U.S. Route 22 east to State Route 145 north to State Route 248 west to U.S. Route 209 north. Reenter the PA Turnpike at the Mahoning Valley Interchange, Exit 74. Southbound Detour Exit at the Lehigh Valley Interchange. Take U.S. Route 22 east to State Route 309 south to Interstate 78 east to State Route 309 south to State Route 663 south. Reenter the PA Turnpike at the Quakertown Interchange, Exit 44. Quakertown Interchange Detours Northbound Detour Exit at the Quakertown Interchange. Take State Route 663 north to State Route 309 north to Interstate 78 west to State Route 309 north and follow to U.S. Route 22 west or Tilghman Street west. Reenter the PA Turnpike at the Lehigh Valley Interchange, Exit 56. Southbound Detour Exit at the Quakertown Interchange. Take State Route 663 north to State Route 309 south to State Route 663 west. Reenter the PA Turnpike at the Lansdale Interchange, Exit 31.
Work schedules are subject to change based on weather conditions. In case of inclement weather, the closure may be rescheduled for May 1 with times and detour routes still applicable. To report an accident or other emergencies on the PA Turnpike, dial *11 on your mobile phone. To learn more about PA Turnpike conditions or to contact us, use one of these resources: ON THE PA TURNPIKE
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