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Traffic patterns set for Pocono Indy race

State police at Fern Ridge announced traffic patterns for the ABC Supply Company 500 IndyCar race Sunday at the Pocono Raceway in Long Pond.

Before the race, Route 115 from Interstate 80 to the raceway will be converted to two lanes and will be one-way southbound. This conversion will be put into place at 9 a.m. and continue until all traffic has entered the track grounds.Following the race, Route 115 from the raceway to I-80 will be two lanes northbound until the parking lots are cleared. The conversion will take place with 25 laps remaining in the race.Stoney Hollow Road has been designated a no-parking and towaway zone from Long Pond Road to the I-80 overpass. Any vehicle in violation will be removed at the owner's expense.Following the race I-80 eastbound off-ramp at the Blakeslee exit (Exit 284) will be closed to traffic.Traffic coming south to the race in the two lanes of Route 115 will be required to enter specific parking areas. Motorists should take note of signs posted along Route 115 and travel in the appropriate traffic lanes for their desired parking area.Outbound traffic traveling north will face similar signs with lane restrictions for I-80 and Route 115 access.Motorists should expect higher traffic volume and possible delays to only not only on Route 115 and I-80, but also on routes 209, 940 and 903. Those who normally use Route 115 to travel through the area should consider using I-80, Routes 33, 209 and the Northeast Extension of the turnpike as alternate routes.