With Open Road Tolling gantries live east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension, the PA Turnpike is beginning its work to reconfigure interchanges, the driving force behind ORT’s safety benefits.

As a result, the Pennsylvania Turnpike is advising motorists on the Northeast Extension (I-476) in Carbon County that the southbound exit ramp to the PA Route 903 Interchange (Exit 87) and the entry ramp to I-476 South from PA Route 903 will be closed from 7 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, for overhead toll gantry removal and scale pit demolition on the ramps.

During the ramp closures, motorists will not be able to exit at the PA 903 Interchange from I-476 South. Motorists will also not be able to enter I-476 South Northeast extension from PA 903. A detour will be in place directing motorist wanting to use Exit 87 Southbound to exit at Exit 95 and to follow the posted detour route. A future closure will occur for the northbound ramps.

Tollbooth removal eliminates obstacles, increases sight lines and reduces stress and distractions for customers entering and exiting the system.

Pennsylvania State Police and PA Turnpike personnel will be positioned at impacted areas to assist drivers.