PennDOT making changes, slowing down drivers after new I-79 construction zone split causes accidents
PennDOT is making changes to the new construction zone split on Interstate 79 in Ohio Township.
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PennDOT is making changes to the new construction zone split on Interstate 79 in Ohio Township.
PennDOT is making changes after a new crossover split put into place on I-79 southbound for construction started to cause accidents and close-calls; KDKA's John Shumway reports.
Less than two days into a new traffic pattern on Interstate 79 and already there have been at least three accidents.
KDKA's John Shumway has the latest on the traffic crossover now in place on I-79 southbound.
KDKA's John Shumway has the latest on the traffic crossover now in place on I-79 southbound.
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