Section Of Pa. Turnpike To Close Late Saturday For 6 Hours
A 65-mile stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is going to be closed in both directions for six hours, starting at 11 p.m. Saturday.
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A 65-mile stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is going to be closed in both directions for six hours, starting at 11 p.m. Saturday.
The accident happened months ago, but the announcement was made Tuesday.
Officials say the Pennsylvania Turnpike is closed westbound between the Valley Forge and Downington Interchanges due to several accidents.
The accident happened on I-276 at milepost 326 between Norristown and Valley Forge near around 11 a.m. on Wednesday.
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A tractor-trailer that was partially hanging over a bridge above the Neshaminy Creek along the Pennsylvania Turnpike snarled traffic for several hours Thursday.
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Officials say the victim was struck around 11 a.m. and their injuries appear to be non life-threatening.
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The Turnpike Commission says on Wednesday they will announce other sections where the speed limit will also be increased.
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