Interstate 81 northbound Closed in Luzerne County

Dunmore, PA – Interstate 81 northbound is closed at mile marker 140 (Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Beltway) in Luzerne County with a detour soon in place. The estimated time for reopening is to be determined; therefore, drivers are encouraged to use an alternate route.

Drivers can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.  

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District4.

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