Travel Advisory

Express E-ZPass Closure Scheduled Sept. 15 at Mid-County Interchange
Closure needed for planned tolling equipment maintenance.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists traveling northbound on Interstate 476 to be prepared for slow-moving or stopped traffic approaching the Mid-County Interchange, Exit 20, in Montgomery County on Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Work is being performed on the overhead electronic tolling equipment, closing the northbound Express E-ZPass lanes. 

On Tuesday, Sept. 15, crews will close the northbound Express E-ZPass lanes, however customers will still be able to use the conventional E-ZPass lanes to the right of the toll plaza.  Motorists should be aware that the conventional E-ZPass lanes have a posted speed limit of 5 mph.

Work schedules are subject to change based on weather conditions.

To report an accident or other emergency on the PA Turnpike, dial *11 via 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

· Check the PA Turnpike and all PA roadways at: www.511PA.com

· Travel Conditions Map — live, interactive conditions map; view at https://www.paturnpike.com/webmap

· Waze — a crowd-sourced navigation app that provides real-time traffic conditions with input from other drivers; download at https://www.waze.com