Portion of I-79 reopened after shut down due to electrical emergency

UPDATE: PennDOT has announced the closure has come to an end and the road is reopened.

All lanes of a portion of Interstate 79 are closed due to an electrical emergency, police say.

Bridgeville Police Department said the interstate is closed between the Kirwan Heights and Carnegie exits.

The closure will begin at 2:30 p.m. and is expected to last for around an hour.

The electrical issue is said to have happened off of Steen Road.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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