The Pennsylvania State Police announced special traffic patterns will be in effect on Sunday to help motorists attending the Pocono NASCAR race at the Pocono Raceway in Long Pond.

The following patterns will be in effect:

• Prior to the race, when needed, 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 effect at approximately 11 a.m. and will continue until all traffic has entered the track grounds or traffic has been alleviated.

• Following the race, Route 115 from the raceway to Interstate 80 will be converted to two lanes and will be one way northbound until the raceway parking lots are cleared. Traffic will not be allowed to travel south on Route 115 south of Interstate 80. This 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 Interstate 80 overpass. It will be properly posted and enforced. All vehicles in violation will be removed at the owners’ expense.

• Following the race, the Interstate 80 eastbound off-ramp at the Blakeslee Exit (Exit 284) will be closed to traffic.

Police said motorists should take note of signs posted along Route 115 and travel in the appropriate traffic lanes for their desired parking areas. Likewise, outbound traffic traveling north will face similar signs with lane restrictions for Interstate 80 and Route 115 access.

Police said the July 13 weekend will bring with it large amount of race fans to the Poconos. Motorists should expect higher traffic volumes and possible delays, not only on Route 115 and Interstate 80, but also on state routes 209, 940 ad 903.

They said motorists who normally utilize Route 115 to travel through the area should consider using Interstate 80, routes 209 and 33 and the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike as alternate routes.

Race attendees are reminded to use any and all entrances into the raceway. Once inside, traffic directors will get them to their specified destinations within the raceway.