Lane closures on Pennsylvania Turnpike

Sep 26, 2011

Lane closures are under way evenings in both directions on I-476, the Northeastern Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, north of Philadelphia for pavement resurfacing.

The shutdowns are taking place on 12 miles near Lansdale and will last through November, according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. Speed limits are reduced to 40 mph.

Repaving work occurs weeknights between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. southbound and 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. northbound.

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