PA Turnpike Plans Closure Between Willow Grove And Bensalem Interchanges
WILLOW GROVE, P.A. (CBS) -- The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has announced a turnpike closure between Willow Grove and the Bensalem interchanges that will impact travel on Friday night and last from 8:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., or until the wreckage can be cleared.
The closure will be in place eastbound from Willow Grove Interchange, exit #343, to Bensalem Interchange, exit #351.
Crews will be working to remove an overturned tractor trailer.
The trailer overturned on the eastbound off-ramp at the Bensalem Interchange around 3:30 p.m. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder and crews decided to wait until after rush hour to remove the vehicle.
The driver was taken to a local hospital. Officials say the injuries were non-life threatening.
Drivers leaving Willow Grove will receive cards with a suggested detour to get back onto the turnpike.
