Traffic impacts to occur on Interstate 79 at the Route 910/Wexford (Exit 73) interchange.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing beam deliveries and placements on Interstate 79 in Marshall Township and Franklin Park Borough, Allegheny County will begin in June, weather permitting.
Although the schedule is still being developed, the following restrictions are expected to occur between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM on various weeknights in June for beam deliveries and placement work:
- Southbound I-79 will be reduced to a single-lane of traffic between Mingo Road and the on-ramp to southbound I-79 from Route 910/Wexford Bayne Road on three separate nights.
- Additionally, single-lane restrictions are anticipated to occur on northbound I-79 between the off and on-ramps at the Route 910/Wexford (Exit 73) interchange.
- Southbound I-79 will be closed and detoured on three separate nights.
- Additionally, northbound I-79 will be reduced to a single-lane of traffic between the off and on-ramps at the Route 910/Wexford (Exit 73) interchange.
- Northbound I-79 will be closed and detoured on three separate nights.
- Additionally, southbound I-79 will have single-lane restrictions.
Local and State police will control traffic at signalized intersections during these closures and detours. Please stay alert and drive cautiously – safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Once the schedule is determined, additional press releases with all relevant details will be issued in advance of the work occurring.
Posted detours:
Southbound I-79
- From southbound I-79, take the Route 910/Wexford (Exit 73) exit
- Cross over Route 910/Wexford Bayne Road onto the on-ramp to southbound I-79
- End detour
Northbound I-79
- From northbound I-79, take the Route 910/Wexford (Exit 73) exit
- Cross over Route 910/Wexford Bayne Road onto the on-ramp to northbound I-79
- End detour
The $46.5 million I-79/Route 910 Wexford Interchange project will include new construction of a full offset single-point urban interchange (SPUI) at the I-79/Route 910 Wexford Interchange. The project limits along I-79 are from approximately 1.5 miles north of the I-79/I-279 split to Mingo Road and the limits on Route 910 are between Nicholson Road and Brandt School Road/VIP Drive in Franklin Park Borough and Marshall Township. Bridge work includes two new flyover structures over I-79, as well as sign structures and bridge preservation to the existing bridge carrying Route 910 over I-79. Other work includes traffic signal improvements, new highway lighting, minor ITS upgrades, drainage work, signing/pavement marking and guide rail updates, and other miscellaneous construction. During construction, three lanes of traffic in each direction are expected during peak travel times, as well as temporary ramps to maintain access for most of the project. Additionally, short-term lane and shoulder closures will be utilized. The project is anticipated to continue through the 2027 construction season.
To help keep motorists informed, PennDOT has created an email distribution list for Interstate 79 traffic advisories and construction updates. Enroll by sending email addresses to nhaney@pa.gov. Please write “Subscribe – Interstate 79” in the subject line.
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