65-mile detour suggested as Pennsylvania Turnpike sees lane closure for ‘emergency road repairs’

BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. — A 65-mile detour is suggested because of a lane closure on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

The Turnpike said crews patched a pothole in the right lane of MM 21.2 westbound on the bridge over Pennsylvania Route 68 between the Cranberry and Beaver Valley interchanges. The next day, the pothole redeveloped, prompting the closure.

Storms in the forecast for Thursday night into Friday morning are delaying filling the pothole, which means the lane closure will be in effect until Friday afternoon or evening.

Backlogs in the area are anticipated until 7 p.m. Thursday and on Friday between 2 and 7 p.m., the Turnpike said.

The following alternate route is suggested to avoid backlogs: