Politics & Government
Traffic Restricted on I-476 Northbound Tonight
Motorists traveling northbound on I-476 between the Lehigh Valley and Mahoning Valley interchanges should expect a single lane traffic pattern starting at 8 p.m. tonight.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists traveling northbound on the Turnpike’s Northeastern Extension (I-476), between the Lehigh Valley (Exit #56) and Mahoning Valley (Exit #74) Interchanges, to be prepared for a single lane traffic pattern to be in effect tonight, Monday (July 16) between the hours of 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. tomorrow morning.
Starting at 8 p.m. construction crews will establish a single-lane pattern northbound, closing the left lane between milepost A72-A76 to mill and pave until the pattern is lifted at 7 a.m. Tuesday morning.
The posted speed limit through this work zone will be 40 miles-per-hour. Motorists should stay alert for slow moving or stopped traffic when traveling north of the Lehigh Tunnel.
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The contractor's schedule is dependent on the weather and subject to change. For all construction updates and travel advisory information, visit the project website at www.lehighbridge.com.
Motorists are urged to obey posted 40/55 mph speed limits and use extra caution when approaching all work areas. Construction-zone speed limits are enforceable, and fines will be doubled.