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    Traffic Impacts Scheduled on Interstate 79 as the Waynesburg to Marianna Preservation Project Progresses in Greene and Washington Counties

    October 21, 2026

    Ramp closure scheduled Saturday, October 24 in Greene County.

    Uniontown, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 12 is announcing the exit ramp of northbound Interstate 79 at Exit 19 (Ruff Creek/Jefferson) in Washington Township, Greene County is scheduled to close on Saturday, October 24 from 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM. All work depends on weather and operations.

    The posted detour will direct northbound I-79 traffic to continue past Exit 19 (Ruff Creek/Jefferson) to Exit 23 (Marianna/Prosperity). From Exit 23 drivers will re-enter southbound I-79 and travel to southbound Exit 19 (Ruff Creek/Jefferson).  

    The ramp closure will allow crews from Lindy Paving to complete paving.

    Monday, October 26, will serve as a weather make-up day, if needed.

    This work is part of the I-79 Waynesburg to Marianna Project, that improves approximately 11 miles of I-79, extending through Franklin and Washington townships in Greene County and Amwell Township in Washington County, a $45.9 million infrastructure investment. Lindy Paving, Inc., is the prime contractor.

    Drivers are asked to exercise caution driving through the work zone. 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.  

    Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland counties at  www.penndot.pa.gov/District12.

    Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.pa.gov/DOTprojects. Subscribe to PennDOT news and find transportation results in Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland counties at  www.penndot.pa.gov/District12.

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

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