I-279/I-579 HOV lanes to be closed this weekend

HOV Lanes

April 12, 2024 at 6:49 p.m. UTC

By Taylor Spirito

PITTSBURGH — The HOV lanes on I-279 and I-579 will be closed for the entirety of the weekend.

PennDOT announced Friday morning that the HOV lanes were closed due to a power outage.

Friday afternoon, PennDOT said the lanes will be closed for the entirety of the weekend.

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