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    Interstates 70 and 79 Line Painting Begins Tuesday in Washington and Westmoreland Counties

    September 19, 2024

    ​Uniontown, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 12 is announcing line painting operations on Interstates 70 and 79, scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 24, in Washington and Westmoreland counties.

    Mobile work zones will occur during daylight hours, Mondays through Thursdays, on:

    • I-70 – eastbound and westbound between:
      • I-70/79 North Junction (Washington) and
      • PA Turnpike (PTC) 76 (Youngwood)
    • I-79 – northbound and southbound between:
      • I-70/79 North Junction (Washington) and
      • Allegheny County line (Bridgeville) 

    Crews from Washington and Westmoreland maintenance departments will be conducting the work which is anticipated through early November. All work depends on weather and operations.

    Roadway line painting is an important part of PennDOT's highway safety initiatives. Paint lines provide direction, delineation, and guidance to motorists.

    Motorists who accidentally get paint on their vehicles should immediately wash it off with a high-pressure water stream and detergent. Dried paint can be removed with de-natured alcohol and a soft cloth. PennDOT is generally not responsible for paint on vehicles.

    Use caution and be aware of changing traffic patterns when driving through the area.

    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 1,000 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.

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

    Information about infrastructure in District 12, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D12Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

    Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

    MEDIA CONTACT:  Laina Aquiline, laquiline@pa.gov or 724-415-3748​

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