Overview
- A fire inside the Allegheny Tunnel forced the Pennsylvania Turnpike to close between Exit 161 at Breezewood and Exit 75 at New Stanton, and officials describe the situation as developing.
- Westbound traffic is being detoured off the Turnpike onto Route 30 West, I-99 North, Route 22 West and PA Turnpike 66 South to re-enter at New Stanton.
- Eastbound traffic is routed via Route 119 South, Route 40 East, I-68 East through Cumberland, Maryland, and I-70 West to rejoin the Turnpike at Breezewood.
- The closure is producing a massive detour that is causing significant travel delays for commuters and freight, with nighttime conditions increasing disruption on local roads.
- Turnpike officials and emergency crews have not released details on the fire’s cause, damage, injuries, or a reopening timetable and say they will provide updates as assessments continue.