Traffic Alert! Stoppages Coming to I-79

PennDOT announces overhead utility work that will involve traffic stops in both directions.

Motorists traveling Interstate 79 through Franklin Park over the weekend should be prepared to stop on Sunday if necessary.  PennDOT has announced that traffic in both directions on I-79 will be stopped intermittently on Sunday morning, March 24, while crews perform overhead utility work. The brief stoppages of 15 minutes or less will occur between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. Sunday in the area just south of the Route 910/Wexford Bayne Road (Exit 73) interchange. PennDOT is not involved in the work. Crews under contract with Consolidated Communications, Inc. will be performing the cable work across I-79. Additional slow traffic may also occur on I-79. Overall work is expected to conclude by 11 a.m. Like Us on Facebook | Follow Us on Twitter Check …

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Reminder: Construction on Route 228 Ramps Project Begins Monday

Traffic alert! How and when the road work will after you.

Reminder: Round-the-Clock Road Restrictions Start Today on Warrendale Bayne Road

The project is expected to wrap up by summer.

Route 228 Ramps Project Breakdown: How the Construction Will Affect You

Changing traffic patterns will be in place when the project starts up in March.

As PennDOT’s plans to add new northbound and southbound on-ramps leading from Route 228 to Interstate 79 get underway, some of the construction will affect motorists. New traffic patterns will be in place on Route 228 east and west and on Route 19 south and Freedom Road in Cranberry next week to facilitate night work. The traffic pattern changes begin Monday, March 11 from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. and will continue Monday through Friday for two weeks until the work is complete. Start times for the night work may be adjusted depending on traffic volumes. Construction may start as early as 8 p.m. after March 11, a statement from PennDOT said.  Traffic will return to normal patterns during daylight hours, Monday through Friday.  The night work …

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PennDOT Rolling Out Route 228 Ramps Project in Cranberry

The new ramps leading to I-79 are expected to increase traffic flow in the area.

You’ve seen the orange cones and the bulldozers moving around earth in the area for months, now PennDOT’s plans to add new northbound and southbound on-ramps leading from Route 228 to Interstate 79  are really about to “ramp up.” “It’s going to result in more efficient travel through the area and less congestion,” said Mark Rozich, project manager for PennDOT District 10. The $14.78 PennDOT project eliminates two turning movements from Route 228 to I-79, improving access for motorists. Included in the construction are a new northbound on-ramp, a new southbound loop ramp and the reconstruction of the southbound off-ramp at the interchange of I-79 and Route 228. Currently, westbound drivers on Route 228 who want to get on I-79 must turn left…

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Roads Getting Slick: See Conditions Before You Head Out

Use our interactive map to find out how the roads are in and around your neighborhood.

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh is forecasting several inches of snow Friday afternoon, and road conditions are deteriorating. Click on "view larger map" for an interactive look at how the roads are where you live. Then click on the blue camera icon to see live pictures from traffic cameras.  Map Legend: Let Patch know how the roads are where you live in the comments box below.  Like Us on Facebook | Follow Us on Twitter Check out some of today's other top stories here .

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Expect Delays on I-79 for Overhead Sign Inspections from Wexford to Southpointe

Short-term single-lane closures and traffic shifts will occur during daytime hours.

Expect short-term delays on Interstate 79 for overhead sign safety inspections starting Monday, PennDOT District 11 announced. The delays will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, weather permitting, in various locations along the entire I-79 corridor in Allegheny County—between Exit 73 Wexford and Exit 48 Southpointe. The intermittent, short-term single-lane closures and traffic shifts will occur as crews inspect signs.  Motorists should use caution, allow extra time and expect changing traffic patterns when traveling through the area. Visit 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major roadways before traveling.   Like Us on Facebook | Follow Us on Twitter Check out some of today's other top …

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Live Traffic: How Snow is Impacting Travel in the Cranberry Area

Roads are slick and several accidents have already been reported.

Click on "view larger map" to see real-time traffic conditions. Color Codes The maps are constantly updated, so check back anytime of the day. Like Us on Facebook | Follow Us on Twitter

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Live Traffic Map: Check Here Before Heading Out for Those Last Minute Gifts

Wondering what traffic is like on Route 19 or I-79? Here's your answer.

Cranberry area residents heading out for last minute Christmas shopping won't be alone. As part of our mission to make your life ridiculously easy, click on "view larger map" (right underneath the map) for a live, interactive look at traffic conditions right now. Color Codes The maps are constantly updated, so check back anytime of the day (or night, for you procrastinators) to get the latest traffic conditions around the area. Not going to the Cranberry Mall or the New Dick's Sporting Goods? You can drag the map to your location then zoom in for a closer look at the traffic at your desired destination. Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook Check out some of today's other top stories here .

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