CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa.–The Pennsylvania Turnpikehas reopened in both directions between the Breezewood Exit (# 161) and the Carlisle Exit (# 226). It was closed earlier Monday due to a three-vehicle crash at milepost 215.3 eastbound. All motorists in this area should remain alert for slow-moving or stopped traffic as they approach the Breezewood and Carlisle exits.
Original Report:
The Pennsylvania Turnpike has reopened after being closed for several hours this morning.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike was closed in both directions between the Breezewood Exit (# 161) and the Carlisle Exit (# 226) due to a crash that occurred at milepost 215.3 early Monday. The incident involves two tractor-trailers and a minivan in the eastbound lanes . One of the tractor-trailers overturned, according to Turnpike officials. Four people were taken to an area hospital for treatment.
Drivers in this area should stay alert for congestion with slow-moving or stopped traffic as they approach the Breezewood and Carlisle exits and use extra caution.
The westbound lane reopened this morning, with the eastbound lanes reopening at about 10:30 a.m.
To learn more about PA Turnpike conditions use one of these resources:
ON THE PA TURNPIKE
- Variable & Digital Message Signs— nearly 100 signs along the Turnpike
- Highway Advisory Radio— 1640 AM (tune-in near interchanges)
BY PHONE
- Turnpike Roadway Information Program(toll-free) — 866-976-TRIP(8747)
- Customer Assistance Center (toll-free) — 800-331-3414 (weekdays, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
ON THE WEB
- TRIPTalk— free, travel-alert smartphone app; download at https://www.paturnpike.com/travel/trip_talk.aspx
- Travel Conditions Map— live, inactive conditions map; view at https://www.paturnpike.com/webmap
- Waze — a crowd-sourced navigation app that provides real-time traffic conditions with input from other drivers; download at https://www.waze.com