Travel Avisory
    September 6, 2016

 

Ramp Construction Set To Begin At Bensalem Interchange Sept. 7
Construction work to impact traffic on I-276 in Bucks County.

 

The Pennsylvania Turnpike advises motorists traveling on the Delaware River Bridge Extension (I-276) to U.S. Route 1 to be prepared for new traffic patterns at the Bensalem Interchange (Exit 351), Bucks County, starting at 7 p.m. on Sept. 7.  These new traffic patterns will be in place until bridge construction is complete.

Crews will be implementing advanced construction zone signage to prepare for the start of bridge construction in mid-September.  Construction will continue daily through May 17, 2019.

Message boards will be activated to update motorists of any changes to the schedule caused by inclement weather or unforeseen traffic conditions.

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

  • Variable & Digital Message Signs — nearly 100 signs along the Turnpike
  • Highway Advisory Radio — 1640 AM (tune-in near interchanges)

BY PHONE

  • Turnpike Roadway Information Program (toll-free) — 866-976-TRIP (8747)
  • Customer Assistance Center (toll-free) — 800-331-3414 (weekdays, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

ON THE WEB

 
 
CONTACT: Kathleen Walter
Phone: 610.313.6383