SEWICKLEY HILLS BOROUGH — The eastbound lanes of Mount Nebo Road in Sewickley Hills Borough are closed to traffic following a routine inspection of the overpass above I-79.
The closure is in place between I-79 on- and off-ramps until further notice, with detours in place.
PennDOT said that during the routine inspection, crews discovered deterioration. Out of an abundance of caution, the eastbound lanes are closed until they can further investigate.
PennDOT suggests the following detours while the lanes are closed:
Suggested detours
West of the closure to northbound I-79
Take the on-ramp to southbound I-79 toward WashingtonTake the Route 65/Emsworth/Sewickley (Exit 66) exitTurn left onto Glenfield RoadTurn left onto the on-ramp for northbound I-79 toward ErieEnd detour
West of the closure to eastbound Mt. Nebo Road
Take the on-ramp to southbound I-79 toward WashingtonTake the Route 65/Emsworth/Sewickley (Exit 66) exitTurn left onto Glenfield RoadTurn left onto the on-ramp for northbound I-79 toward ErieTake the Mt. Nebo Road (Exit 68) exitEnd detour
Southbound I-79 traffic to eastbound Mt. Nebo Road
Continue past the Mt. Nebo Road (Exit 66) exitTake the Route 65/Emsworth/Sewickley (Exit 66) exitTurn left onto Glenfield RoadTurn left onto the on-ramp for northbound I-79 toward ErieTake the Mt. Nebo Road (Exit 68) exitEnd detour
It’s unknown how long the closure will be in place.
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