News Nearby: PennDOT Closes I-79 Ramp at Bridgeville

PennDOT has closed one of the Bridgeville onramps leading to Interstate 79.

The onramp leading to I-79 North from Route 50 closed Monday night and will remain that way until mid-November as crews work on the ramp's bridge connecting to the interstate. Only motorists traveling east on Route 50 from South Fayette toward Bridgeville will be affected by this closure.

The northbound ramp on the other side of Route 50 next to  will remain open. None of the exit ramps in that area will be affected.

One lane on I-79 near the Bridgeville exit will also closed at all times while crews continue to do work in the area. PennDOT said the long-term restrictions are necessary as portions of the bridge decks will be milled and removed during the replacement process.  

Meanwhile, nighttime work will continue from the Washington County line to the Bridgeville exit.