TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 70 and Interstate 79 Closed in Washington County

Uniontown, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising motorists of the following road closures in Washington County due to crashes:

  • Interstate 70 (east and west) between Exit 11 (Taylorstown) and Exit 17 (Jefferson Avenue).
  • Interstate 79 (north) between Exit 33 (US 40/Laboratory) and Exit 34 (I-70 East).

Motorists should seek alternate routes.

MEDIA CONTACT:  Melissa Maczko, mmaczko@pa.gov or 724-415-3748

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, 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 smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices by calling 5-1-1 or following regional X alerts

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