Interstate 81 northbound closed in Luzerne County
UPDATE: PennDOT reports Interstate 81 northbound is now open at mile marker 140 (Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Beltway) in Luzerne County. The Luzerne County Coroner has been called to the scene of the crash. PA511 says the road is expected to reopen by 11:30 a.m. ------ Interstate 81 northbound is closed at mile marker 140 near the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Beltway in Luzerne County, and a detour will be put in place soon. Officials said the reopening time has not yet been determined, and drivers should plan to take an alternate route. According to PA511, there is a crash on I-81 northbound 1.5 miles south of Exit 141: PA 424. Motorists can check travel conditions on major roadways at 511PA.com. The service is available free of charge 24 hours a day and offers traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras. It is also available through a smartphone app for iPhone and Android users, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.
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