Uniontown, PA—Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 12 is announcing eastbound Interstate 70 Exit 18 (I-79 North-Pittsburgh) is closed today, October 1 until 3:00 PM in Washington County.
Drivers traveling eastbound on I-70 who want to access north I-79 should continue to Exit 19 (Murtland Avenue), then use the interchange to reenter westbound I-70 and proceed to the I-79 north ramp.
During the closure, PennDOT maintenance crews will perform paving work on the ramp.
Remain alert and follow the posted signs and speed limits. Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Travelers can check conditions on major roads 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 smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Melissa Maczko, mmaczko@pa.gov or 724-415-3748
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