The Pennsylvania Turnpike will close in Bensalem Township and Bristol Township this weekend.
The closure between the Bensalem Interchange and the I-95 Interchange in Bristol Township will take place Sunday from 12:01 a.m. to 4 a.m. as part of ongoing work.
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“The closure is necessary for the protection of motorists and workers so crews can safely remove bridge beams. The bridge, which carries U.S. Route 1 over the Turnpike, is at milepost 351.6 in Bucks County,” the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission said in a statement.
The work schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions.
Below are the detours:
Westbound Detour
Follow I-95 South (5.2 miles) to Exit 35 for State Route 63 West/Woodhaven Road (3.2miles) to Route 1 North towards Morrisville (2.5 miles). Re-enter the PA Turnpike at the Bensalem Interchange, Exit 351.
Eastbound Detour
Follow Route 1 South (2.4 miles), then stay right onto North Roosevelt Blvd. 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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Pennsylvania State Police and turnpike staff will be positioned near the closures to assist drivers.
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