Pa. Turnpike To Close In Both Directions Between Exits 57 & 75 Tonight

click to expand

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The Pennsylvania Turnpike will be closed in both directions tonight from 11:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. Thursday morning between the Pittsburgh Interchange (Exit 57) and the New Stanton Interchange (Exit 75).

The closure is planned to remove an emergency sign structure.

Drivers planning to travel on the Turnpike should use these detours:

EASTBOUND:

Exit at Pittsburgh Interchange, Exit 57

Take US 22 East for 10.3 miles

PA Turnpike Route 66 South for 13.1 miles

Re-enter Turnpike at New Stanton Interchange

WESTBOUND:

Exit at the New Stanton Interchange
Follow signage for PA Turnpike Route 66 North for 13.1 miles
Take US 22 West for 10.3 miles
Re-enter Turnpike at Pittsburgh Interchange

Drivers should expect an influx of traffic due to these detours. Alternate routes will also be available for those exiting at both interchanges during the closure.