Section of southbound I-279 shut down due to "police activity"

A section of southbound I-279 has been shut down due to “police activity,” a PennDOT spokesperson confirmed Saturday night.

Southbound I-279 was closed between I-79 and the Camp Horne Road (Exit 8) interchange, as of 8:45 p.m.

It was not immediately clear what caused the roadway closure or how long this part of I-279 was expected to be shut down.

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Section of southbound I-279 shut down due to “police activity”