NJDOT launches Papal Visit Twitter account to keep motorists informed about road conditions

Mass Transit best option for traveling to Philadelphia for the events

(Trenton) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced the launch of a special Twitter account – @511NJ_Papal – to keep motorists informed of traffic conditions during the Papal Visit to Philadelphia this weekend, September 26 and 27.

\”With estimates of a million or more people traveling to Philadelphia to see the Pope this weekend, New Jersey roads are expected to experience heavy congestion. To help motorists make informed decisions on the best routes to choose, NJDOT created the Twitter account @511NJ_Papal that will provide real time traffic updates in the South Jersey area,\” NJDOT Commissioner Jamie Fox said. \”With the Ben Franklin Bridge closed from Friday night until Monday afternoon, we are reminding people to plan ahead and to avoid unnecessary travel in the area. For more information, visit www.PopeNJ.com.\”