Traffic & Transit
I-79 Speed Limit Reduced In Accident-Prone Construction Area
PennDOT has reduced the speed limit in a construction zone near the I-79-I-279 split.
PITTSBURGH, PA — PennDOT has announced a reduced 45 mph speed limit on Interstate 279 in a work zone between the I-79-279 split and the Glenfield Bridge.
The reduction has been made after several crashes occurred after a southbound crossover on I-79 was implemented on Saturday so that crews could begin bridge deck replacement work.
Additionally, all southbound traffic now will use a single lane.
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The southbound crossover will remain in place continuously through late-November.
To help keep motorists informed as work progresses, PennDOT has created an email distribution list for the I-79 Neville Island Bridge rehabilitation including traffic advisories and construction updates. Enroll by sending email addresses to stcowan@pa.gov. Please write “Subscribe – I-79” in the subject line.Find out what's happening in Pittsburghfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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