Cows on the highway: Escaped calves cause traffic restrictions on I-279
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Cows on the highway: Escaped calves cause traffic restrictions on I-279
Updated: 1:30 PM EDT Mar 11, 2026
Cows wandered onto Interstate 279 in Allegheny County on Wednesday morning, prompting PennDOT to restrict traffic in the area.The animals were spotted just north of Exit 8 (Camp Horne Road).A social media post by Eichner’s Farm in McCandless said two calves were missing and had been spotted near the interstate.Pennsylvania State Police said the cows were tranquilized by their owner and will be transported back to the farm.Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.
OHIO TOWNSHIP, Pa. —
Cows wandered onto Interstate 279 in Allegheny County on Wednesday morning, prompting PennDOT to restrict traffic in the area.
The animals were spotted just north of Exit 8 (Camp Horne Road).
A social media post by Eichner’s Farm in McCandless said two calves were missing and had been spotted near the interstate.
Pennsylvania State Police said the cows were tranquilized by their owner and will be transported back to the farm.
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