Travel Advisories

• Stay alert for slow moving construction vehicles and obey posted speed limits.
• Under state law, fines for driving violations in active work zones (those marked by flashing lights) are doubled.
• Speeds 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit may result in a 15 day license suspension.
• Points assessed are doubled for work zone infractions.
• Some work zones have signs requiring motorists to turn on headlights.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists traveling southbound on the Northeastern Extension (I-476) to be prepared for slow moving or stopped traffic when exiting the Mid-County (Exit #20) Interchange on Tuesday night (Mar. 16) from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning when the Turnpike will shut-down the two (2) Express E-ZPass exit lanes located in the center of the toll plaza. Six (6) conventional E-ZPass and three (3) cash lanes will remain open at all times for exiting traffic.

The overnight closures will allow PennDOT construction crews ample time to safely perform work in the median area located on I-476 approximately .04 miles south of the toll plaza. Motorists exiting the Northeastern Extension at the ramp to enter I-276 westbound may also experience delays due to the express lane closures at the toll plaza. All work is weather sensitive and subject to change.

If the Turnpike's Highway Advisory Radio is activated, as indicated by yellow flashing lights, please tune to Radio 1640 AM for updates. Motorists can also get real-time Pa. Turnpike alerts by calling 866-976-8747 (TRIP). The toll-free, voice-activated TRIP line has frequent updates and provides targeted audio alerts for specific Turnpike sections.

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