The Pennsylvania State Police will put special traffic patterns into effect for people attending the Pocono Indycar 500 race on Sunday at the Pocono Raceway in Long Pond.

Prior to the race at approximately 8 a.m., Route 115 from Interstate 80 to the raceway will be made into two lanes and will be one way southbound. The conversion will continue until all traffic enters the track grounds.Following the race, Route 115 from the raceway to Interstate 80 will be made into two lanes and will be one way northbound until the parking lots are cleared. The conversion will begin with 25 laps remaining in the race.Stoney Hollow Road will be a No Parking and Tow Away Zone from Long Pond Road to the Interstate 80 overpass. It will be posted and enforced. Vehicles in violation will be removed at the owners expense.After the race, the Route 80 eastbound off-ramp at the Blakeslee Exit (Exit 284) will be closed.Traffic coming south to the race on Route 115 will be asked to enter specific parking areas. People should notice signs posted along Route 115 and travel in the appropriate lanes for their desired parking area.Likewise, outbound traffic traveling north will face similar signs with lane restrictions for Interstate 80 and Route 115 access.