The Pennsylvania Turnpike is advising motorists that from Tuesday, September 30, through Thursday, October 2, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. and Friday, October 3, between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. there will be varying lane closures eastbound and westbound when approaching the Valley Forge Interchange (Exit #326) while construction crews remove temporary barriers and continue milling and paving operations.



In addition to the lane closures, there is one 15-minute stoppage scheduled for tonight (westbound), Thursday (eastbound and westbound), Friday (eastbound) and two 15-minutes stoppages on Wednesday (eastbound and westbound) between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Motorists should be prepared for stop and go traffic during the roadwork.



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.