State police announced special traffic patterns that will be put into effect on Sunday to help motorists attending the NASCAR race at the Pocono Raceway in Long Pond.

• Prior to the race, Route 115, from Interstate 80 to the raceway, will be converted to two lanes southbound. This conversion will be put into effect at about 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 converted to two lanes northbound, until the raceway lots are cleared. Traffic will not be allowed to travel south on Route 115 from I-80. The conversion will take place with 25 laps remaining in the race.• Stoney Hollow Road has been designated a no parking and tow away zone from Long Pond Road to the I-80 overpass. It will be properly posted and enforced. Any vehicle in violation will be removed at the owner's expense.• Following the race, the I-80 eastbound off-ramp at Blakeslee 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.• Likewise, 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 not only on Route 115 and I-80, but also on routes 209, 940 and 903. Those who normally utilize Route 115 to travel through the area should consider using I-80, routes 33 and 209, and the Northeast Extension of the turnpike as alternate routes.