Traffic & Transit

Delays Reported On PA Turnpike After Crash

PA Turnpike drivers are experiencing delays in both directions Monday afternoon between Bensalem and Fort Washington due to two incidents.

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PA Turnpike drivers are experiencing delays in both directions Monday afternoon between Bensalem and Fort Washington due to a crash.
PA Turnpike drivers are experiencing delays in both directions Monday afternoon between Bensalem and Fort Washington due to a crash. (Patch Graphics)

PHILADELPHIA REGION — A crash is causing delays on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in both directions on Monday afternoon.

Drivers are facing delays on both the eastbound and westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike due to a crash in the right lane at mile 340.7, according to a PA Turnpike social media alert.

The alert said delays are stretching between Bensalem (exit 351) and Fort Washington (exit 339).

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Traffic headed west is still moving slowly as of 2:15 p.m. Monday, based on 511PA's live traffic cameras.

Meanwhile, another incident is reportedly blocking the left lane of I-276 East, according to the latest update from 511PA. The exact cause of that lane closure is still unclear.

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