Indiana, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing the closure limits for the I-79 northbound and southbound lanes have changed. The roadway will remain closed until the scene is cleared.
The closure limits are northbound: Exit 78:PA 228 Cranberry/Mars to Exit 88: US19/PA 68 Zelienople. Southbound limits are Exit 88: US19/PA 68 Zelienople to Exit 78: US19/PA 228 and Exit 77: Turnpike.
Due to winter weather, a speed limit restriction is in place on I-79 northbound and southbound between PA 5 in Erie and the length of I-79 in Butler. The speed limit has been reduced to 45mph with Commercial Vehicles Right Lane Only. Drivers should use caution in the area.
Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles 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 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a free smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following local alerts on X.
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CONTACT: Tina Gibbs at 724-357-2829 or chgibbs@pa.gov.