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• MAINLINE LANE CLOSURES AND 15 MINUTE STOPPAGE IN BOTH DIRECTIONS IN THE VICINITY OF THE VALLEY FORGE INTERCHANGE 326 |
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Monday, September 22, 2008 |
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike is advising motorists that beginning Sunday night, September 21 through Thursday morning, September 25, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. there will be varying lane closures eastbound and westbound when approaching the Valley Forge Interchange (Exit #326) while construction crews continue milling and paving operations.
In addition to the scheduled lane closures Sunday through Thursday, motorists should be prepared for
15-minute stoppages: Sunday (eastbound) between 11p.m. and midnight and 4 a.m. and 5 a.m.; Monday and Tuesday, (eastbound) between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. and 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. to move equipment. Additionally, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, (westbound) three stoppages are anticipated.
Motorists are urged to use extra caution when approaching and entering construction zones and obey posted speed limits. Speed limits will be enforced and fines doubled.
Motorists are well advised to take extra care and not speed through road work sites. Under state law: Fines for driving violations in active work zones, marked by flashing lights, are doubled. Motorists traveling 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit can lose their driver's licenses for 15 days. Points assessed to motorists' driving records are doubled for work zone infractions. Some work zones have signs requiring motorists to turn on headlights.
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