PITTSBURGH — UPDATE 2:57 P.M.: Interstate 79 has completely reopened, PennDOT said.
An overturned tractor-trailer is blocking all lanes of Interstate 79 southbound.
PHOTOS: Tractor-trailer overturns, blocks all lanes of I-79 south
The accident is between the Interstate 279 split (Exit 72) and Mt. Nebo Road (Exit 68).
Cabbage and other produce were being hauled by the truck.
No injuries in I79 southbound tractor trailer #accident. Truck was carrying cabbage and other vegetables. #WPXI #Pittsburgh #traffic #PGH #slideshow pic.twitter.com/vaLROvRo4T
— Tony Ruffolo (@WPXITonyRuffolo) February 1, 2018
Channel 11's Trisha Pittman suggests using the Parkway North as an alternate route.
USE PARKWAY NORTH AS ALTERNATE ROUTE - Stay Tuned to Channel 11 News @wpxitraffic and WPXI Trisha Pittman on Facebook for Updates. #PittsburghTraffic #wpxi pic.twitter.com/OLpIqQSAtY
— WPXI Traffic (@WPXITraffic) February 1, 2018
No injuries were reported.
Tractor trailer #accident on I79 southbound between Wexford and Mt Nebo exits. Road closed southbound. #WPXI #Pittsburgh #traffic pic.twitter.com/QS1tt5aeDf
— Tony Ruffolo (@WPXITonyRuffolo) February 1, 2018
Stay with Channel 11 News and WPXI.com for updates.
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