Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing a long-term single-lane restriction on northbound I-79 in Plain Grove Township, Lawrence County, will begin Monday, July 31 weather permitting.
Traffic on northbound I-79 will be shifted onto the shoulder and a single-lane restriction will occur at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 31 and remain in place around-the-clock through mid-September between one-half mile north of the Plain Grove North Liberty Road structure over I-79 and continuing approximately one mile north. This around-the-clock single-lane restriction will allow crews to conduct miscellaneous improvement work including excavation, slab repairs, and expansion dam work.
Work in the southbound direction is anticipated to start in August. A press release will be provided in advance of the start of the southbound work.
This work is part of the $11.62 million project along I-79 from Butler County to Mercer County. Work includes milling and resurfacing, base repair work, rest area improvements, guide rail upgrades, drainage improvements, minor structure repairs and other miscellaneous construction work. Short and long-term single-lane restrictions, as well as rest area closures are anticipated. The project is expected to conclude summer 2024. Lindy Paving, Inc. is the prime contractor.
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Contact: Nicole Haney, 412-429-5011
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