- 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.
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2/3/2010
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SB Lane Closure Thursday
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is advising motorists traveling southbound on PA I-476 approaching the Mahoning Valley Interchange (Exit #74) to be prepared for intermittent single lane closures *Thursday, Feb. 4 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Crews will be using a mobile traffic pattern to perform roadwork in the right and left lanes southbound between milepost A75 and A73.
Motorists should stay alert for slow moving or stopped traffic when approaching and entering the work zone.
The contractor's schedule is dependent on the weather and subject to change. For construction updates and travel advisory information, visit the project website at www.lehighbridge.com.
Motorists are urged to stay alert for slow moving traffic and use extra caution when approaching and entering construction zones and obey posted speed limits. Speed limits will be enforced and fines increased.
*Work rescheduled from Feb. 3 due to inclement weather.
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