Politics & Government

Look Out for Line Painting on I-79 Saturday

PennDOT will conduct the operations from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Motorists who don’t want to risk getting paint splatters on their vehicle may want to avoid Interstate 79 Saturday.

PennDOT will conduct line-painting operations from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in both directions from the Warrendale (Exit 75) to the Cranberry area (Exit 77).

There also will line painting from Neville Island (Exit 65) to Interstate-279 (Exit 72 Parkway North).

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PennDOT advises motorists to exercise caution and patience during the painting. The agency also suggests drivers allow at least 250 feet (or 13 car lengths) behind line painting equipment to avoid damage. 

Motorists should avoid passing the paint vehicles unless directed to do so by a paint crew member or flag person.

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Passing too quickly can cause damage to fresh paint lines and may result in paint on the motorist’s vehicle, according to PennDOT.

Drivers who accidentally get paint on their vehicles should immediately wash the paint off with a high-pressure water stream and detergent, according to PennDOT. Dried paint can be removed with de-natured alcohol and a soft cloth. 

Generally, PennDOT is not responsible for paint on vehicles, the agency said.

Motorists should use caution and be aware of changing traffic patterns when driving through the area. 

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


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