Community Corner

I-279 Down to Single Lanes Wednesday Night

Crews will replace pavement markings.

Traveling I-279 on Wednesday night? Give yourself extra time.

Single-lane closures will occur on I-279 (Parkway North) in both directions between the Camp Horne Road (Exit 8) and I-79 interchanges from 7 p.m. Wednesday to 7 a.m. Thursday, according to PennDOT District 11.

Crews will be replacing pavement markings, a slow-moving operation that will require short-term lane closures, PennDOT said.

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Southbound (inbound) work will occur first, followed by northbound (outbound) activities, said PennDOT. 

"PennDOT advises motorists to use caution, slow down, and expect changing traffic patterns when traveling through the area. Work zone safety is everyone’s responsibility," a PennDOT press release stated.

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Motorists may log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major roadways before traveling. 

Another way to stay informed is to get on the PennDOT traffic restriction notification list for the Parkway North by sending your email address to jstruzzi@state.pa.us and typing “Parkway North - Subscribe” in the subject line.


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