Norristown, PA – Drivers in Montgomery County should prepare for an overnight closure at the Norristown exit of the Pennsylvania Turnpike this weekend weather permitting. The entrance ramps to Interstate 276 at Exit 333 will be shut down Sunday from midnight to 5 a.m. for toll plaza demolition work.
According to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, the closure will allow crews to safely dismantle the Norristown toll plaza as part of ongoing modernization efforts. Traffic will be detoured during the five-hour shutdown, and motorists are advised to follow posted signs for alternate routes. Officials recommend drivers traveling eastbound or westbound near Norristown plan ahead to avoid potential delays.
The demolition work is part of the Turnpike’s transition to an all-electronic tolling system, which has eliminated the need for staffed toll booths. Crews will use the overnight hours to minimize disruptions during peak travel times.
The Turnpike Commission urges motorists to stay alert in work zones, slow down near construction crews, and allow extra travel time when navigating detours. Real-time traffic updates will be available through the local traffic services, PennDOT, and the PA Turnpike travel alert system.
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