CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There will be intermittent, complete lane closures on southbound Interstate 79 at the West Virginia/Pennsylvania state line (mile marker 160), between the hours of 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and 6 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2026, to allow for the placement of steel beams on the Wade’s Run Bridge.
Southbound travelers can get off I-79 at Mount Morris, Pennsylvania (Exit 1), head south on US 19 and get back on I-79 at Star City, West Virginia (Exit 155).
With work continuing in all 55 counties across the state, the West Virginia Division of Highways and the West Virginia Department of Transportation remind the public of the importance of keeping everyone safe in work zones. “Safe actions save lives!”
Community Bulletin
Wilson Martino Dental's Buckhannon office at 19 E. Main Street says a patient with a dental emergency will be seen within 24 hours of calling, and most of the time the same day. Its "We Cater to Cowards" approach features everything from gentle-injection options to drill-less fillings for anxious patients. Read more →
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