Section of Pa. Turnpike I-476 in Lehigh Valley to Close for Maintenance

Northbound lanes between Quakertown and Lehigh Valley will be shut down for 5 hours on Sunday morning.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:42pm

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A highly stylized, geometric illustration depicting the sweeping curves and grand scale of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, capturing the infrastructure's monumental presence without any literal depiction of people or text.The Pennsylvania Turnpike's Northeast Extension undergoes critical maintenance to ensure safe and efficient travel for drivers.Morgantown Today

A section of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension will be closed early Sunday morning for general roadway maintenance. The closure is scheduled for northbound Interstate 476 between Quakertown (exit 44) and Lehigh Valley (exit 56) between midnight and 5 a.m. Southbound lanes will remain open.

Why it matters

This closure is part of ongoing maintenance efforts on the Pennsylvania Turnpike system to ensure safe and efficient travel for drivers. The detour route provided will help minimize disruptions during the temporary shutdown.

The details

During the closure, travelers should take a detour route that includes using Route 663 north, Route 309 north, Interstate 78 west, and Route 309 north before re-entering at the Lehigh Valley interchange. Additionally, the mainline turnpike (Interstate 76) westbound will be shut down from Downingtown (exit 312) to Morgantown (exit 298) in Chester and Berks counties between midnight and 5 a.m. Sunday for general maintenance.

  • The closure is scheduled for northbound Interstate 476 between midnight and 5 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2026.
  • The mainline turnpike (Interstate 76) westbound will be shut down from midnight to 5 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2026.
  • The exit ramps to Route 29 (exit 320) in Chester County will be closed from 11:59 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2026 to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2026 with two 15-to-30 minute closures to the turnpike entrance ramp between 4 and 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Pennsylvania Turnpike

The Pennsylvania Turnpike is a toll road system that runs across the state of Pennsylvania, including the Northeast Extension (Interstate 476).

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What’s next

State police and turnpike workers will be available to assist drivers at both work sites during the closures.

The takeaway

This temporary closure is part of the ongoing maintenance efforts on the Pennsylvania Turnpike system to ensure safe and efficient travel for drivers. Travelers should plan ahead and follow the provided detour route to minimize disruptions during the shutdown.