A 120-mile detour will be in place on the Pennsylvania Turnpike this weekend.
The eastbound turnpike will be closed at the New Stanton intersection (Exit 75) from 11 p.m. Saturday, August 10 to 5 a.m. Sunday, August 11.
Toll road crews will safely erect a single-tube sign structure at milepost 104.8 that will carry a dynamic message sign.
During the closure, drivers will not be able to enter the Turnpike eastbound at the New Stanton and Donegal (Exit 91) interchanges. However, they will be able to enter and travel eastbound at the Somerset (Exit 110) and Bedford (Exit 146) interchanges.
Eastbound traffic on the Turnpike will be diverted off the road at New Stanton, where the following detour to the Breezewood Interchange (Exit 161) is recommended:
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US Route 119 North, 0.2 miles
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PA Toll 66 North, 14.2 miles
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US Route 22 East, 63.7 miles
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Interstate 99 South, 30.4 miles
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US Route 30 East, 18.3 miles
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Rejoin the PA Turnpike at the Breezewood Interchange.
Travelers should expect higher than usual traffic volumes on this detour route during the closure and plan accordingly, turnpike officials said.
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