PennDOT is closing the I-79 Neville Island Bridge for repair work.
The northbound direction of the bridge will close Friday, July 9 at 8pm and will remain closed until Monday, July 12 at 5am.
All northbound traffic will follow this detour route:
From northbound I-79, motorists will exit at the Coraopolis/McKees Rocks (Exit 64) interchange
Turn left onto northbound Route 51 toward Coraopolis
Once through Coraopolis, stay in the left-hand lane and follow the signs to Route 65 Sewickley
Turn right and cross the Sewickley Bridge
Turn right onto southbound Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard)
Take the left-hand ramp to I-79 toward Erie/Washington
At the split, stay straight toward North 79 Erie
Follow the 79 North Erie sign by turning left onto Kilbuck Street
From Kilbuck Street, take the ramp to northbound I-79 toward Erie
PennDOT advises those on I-79 north consider using the Parkway West (I-376) to the Parkway North (I-279) to avoid the detour.
This is the first of four closures to the I-79 Neville Island Bridge expected during the $43 million project.
In addition, PennDOT will also be conducting bridge inspections on the Parkway East (I-376) from Tuesday and Wednesday (July 6 and 7) as well as on the Parkway West on July 8. Shoulder restrictions and possible lane closures could occur.