11:00 AM Update: Interstate 80 westbound is now open in Luzerne County.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that both lanes of Interstate 80 westbound are closed between Exit 256 (Route 93 / Conyngham / Nescopeck) in Luzerne County and Exit 242 (Route 339 / Mainville / Mifflinville) in Columbia County, due to a vehicle crash.
A detour using Route 93 and Route 11 is in place. Heavy traffic and traffic delays are expected along these roadways. As of 7:30 AM, 511PA.com showed traffic backed up two miles on Route 93 in Nescopeck. Motorists should be alert, slow down, and drive with caution.
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