PA Turnpike To Close This Weekend For Bridge Work: Officials

PENNSYLVANIA — A portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Berks and Chester County will close overnight Sunday for scheduled bridge work, according to officials.

The closure of Interstate 76 will start at 12:01 a.m. Sunday and continue through 6 a.m. between the Morgantown Interchange — or Exit 298 in Berks County — and the Downingtown Interchange — or Exit 312 in Chester County, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority said in a news release.

"The closure is necessary for the protection of motorists and workers so crews can safely install overhead bridge beams," the agency said.

The bridge, which carries Manor Road Bridge over the Turnpike, is located at milepost 301.03 in Chester County.

During the closure, the entry and exit ramps at The Peter J. Camiel Service Plaza will be closed to all traffic, officials said. Visitors who don't leave the service plaza before 11:45 p.m. Saturday will have to remain there until the bridge work is complete and ramps are reopened to traffic.

Motorists are advised to use the following detours:

Eastbound Detour

Take State Route 10 South (1 mile) to State Route 23 East (12.5 miles) to State Route 100 South (9 miles). Re-enter the Pennsylvania Turnpike at the Downingtown Interchange, or Exit 312.

Westbound Detour

Take State Route 100 North (9 miles) to State Route 23 West (12.5 miles) to State Route 10 North (1 mile). Re-enter the Pennsylvania Turnpike at the Morgantown Interchange, or Exit 298.

Pennsylvania State Police and Turnpike personnel will be positioned near the affected areas to assist drivers.

Anyone with questions should contact the Pennsylvania Turnpike Customer Assistance Center at 877-736-6727, between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.