Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

11/12/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/12/2024 16:56

Interstate 80 Delaware Water Gap Welcome Center Closed for Facility Evaluations

Interstate 80 Delaware Water Gap Welcome Center Closed for Facility Evaluations

11/12/2024

Motorists are advised that the I-80 Delaware Water Gap Welcome Center in Monroe County is closed as of 5:30 PM today to conduct roof and facility evaluations. Parking areas are also closed, and updates will be provided as details emerge.

Damage was recently identified in the interior of the facility, and officials are evaluating the damage and will develop a repair plan. The facility will remain closed until further notice.

As needed, travelers can use rest stop facilities on I-80 eastbound in Luzerne County and I-80 westbound in Morris County, New Jersey.

Motorists 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 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following local accounts on X.
Motorists 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 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following local alerts on X.

Information about infrastructure in District 5, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D5Results.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Ron Young, [email protected] or 610-871-4555

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