Published July 22. 2023 08:55AM
Pennsylvania State Police announced a specialized traffic pattern for the Pocono NASCAR Race on Sunday at Pocono Raceway.
• Before the race begins, around 11 a.m. Route 115 from Interstate 80 to the raceway will be converted to two lanes of traffic, and a one-way lane in the southbound direction and will stay that way until all traffic is cleared or has entered the racetrack grounds.
Following the race, Route 115 from the racetrack to I-80 will then be converted to two lanes and will be one-way traffic in the northbound direction, until the parking lots have cleared.
• Traffic will not be allowed to travel southbound on Route 115, south of I-80. The traffic pattern change will take place with 25 laps remaining in the race.
• After the race, the I-80 eastbound off-ramp at the Blakeslee exit will be closed to all traffic.
Also, outbound traffic going north will face similar signs with lane restrictions for I-80 and Route 115 access.
PSP reminds people to expect delays on Routes 209, 940, and 903. Those who normally use Route 115 to travel through the area should consider using I-80, Route 33, Route 209, and the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike as alternate routes.