4:30 PM UPDATE:(ROAD OPEN) Vehicle Fire Closes I-80 WB Exit Ramp and I-80 EB Entrance Ramp in Northumberland County

 

4:30 PM UPDATE: The I-80 westbound exit ramp to Route 147 south and the I-80 east entrance ramp are now open in Northumberland County.

 

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a vehicle fire has closed the following exit/entrance ramps in Turbot Township, Northumberland County.

Interstate 80 west to Route 147 south

  • Interstate 80 westbound exit ramp (Exit 212A / Route 147 south / Milton) is closed.
    • A detour using I-180 west (Exit 212B), Exit 1 (Watsontown / McEwensville), I-180 east, Route 147 south is in place.

Route 147 south to Interstate 80 east

  • Interstate 80 east entrance ramp from Route 147 southbound (I-80 East / Bloomsburg) is closed.
    • A detour using Route 147 south, Route 254, Route 147 north, I-80 east is in place.

Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution.

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