Credit: PA Turnpike Commission
The Pennsylvania Turnpike will close again this week for bridge work.
The turnpike will close between the Bensalem interchange and the I-95 interchange in Bristol Township on Sunday from 12:01 a.m. until 5 a.m. The Street Road exit in Bensalem will also be closed at that time.
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The closure will be so crews can install bridge beams for the under-construction New Falls Road bridge that crosses the turnpike in Bristol Township. The project is expected to wrapped up later this year.
“The closure is necessary for the protection of motorists and workers so crews can safely install bridge beams,” turnpike officials said.
Below are the detours:
Westbound Detour
Follow I-95 South (5.2 miles) to Exit 35 for State Route 63 West/Woodhaven Road (3.2 miles) to Route 1 north towards Morrisville (2.5 miles). Re-enter the Pennsylvania Turnpike at the Bensalem Interchange, Exit 351.
Eastbound Detour
Follow Route 1 South (2.4 miles), then stay right onto North Roosevelt Boulevard to exit for State Route 63 East/Woodhaven Road (3.5 miles) to exit for I-95 north towards Trenton. Remain on I-95 North towards New York/New Jersey Turnpike to re-enter the PA Turnpike.
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State police and turnpike staff will be positioned to assist drivers. Digital message signs will also be used to alert drivers.
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