Published May 05. 2017 05:17AM
The Pennsylvania Turnpike advises Northeastern Extension motorists using the Route 903 E-ZPass Only Interchange, Exit 87, in Carbon County, to be prepared for slow-moving or possible stopped traffic tonight and Saturday. The southbound on and off ramps will close overnight to enable technicians to safely service overhead electronic toll equipment.
From 10 p.m. today until 6 a.m. Saturday, the southbound exit ramp will be closed. During the ramp closure, southbound motorists will not be able to exit the Northeastern Extension at State Route 903.
From 10 p.m. Saturday until 6 a.m. Sunday, the southbound entry ramp will be closed. During the ramp closure, motorists will not be able to enter the southbound Northeastern Extension from State Route 903.
During the closures, motorists should seek alternate routes by using the nearest available interchange on I-476 depending on your direction of travel.
Work schedules are subject to change based on weather conditions.
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