Crash Causes Closure At US 222, US 422 In Berks County |(Developing)

Part of US 422 has closed in Berks County due to a motor vehicle crash on Friday morning, according to the West Reading Police Department.

A traffic camera still image of a delay on US 422 at Exit 12.
Photo Credit: *PennDOT/511PA*

Jillian Pikora

10/13/2023 9:21 a.m.

The crash happened on US 422 Eastbound at 8:53 a.m. on Oct 13th, the police explained.

The crash has caused a temporary closure of all lanes between Exit: US 222 North/US 422 East - Reading/Allentown through Exit: US 422 East Business - Penn St/Reading, as of 9:09 a.m., according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

The police noted that this includes a closure at the Penn St. Bridge.

West Reading officers are on the scene investigating and they ask travelers to find alternative routes.

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