Attention I-79 travelers: brace yourself for some overnight delays. PennDOT District 11 has announced that pavement work will occur this week in Allegheny County, specifically within Franklin Park Borough and Marshall Township. So if you’re commuting or even just planning a late drive on August 7 or 8, you’ll want to keep this in mind.

Here's the scoop: milling and paving operations are set to patch up those pesky potholes on both directions of Interstate 79. These necessary but inconvenient single-lane restrictions will run from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday night, it's the northbound lanes, starting from a half-mile before the Route 910/Wexford (Exit 73) and stretching to the northbound off-ramp. Thursday flips the script, with work honing in on the southbound side, beginning a half-mile north of the Route 910/Wexford exit, to the southbound off-ramp.

Ramps should remain open, however, so access is preserved, albeit with an appeal to your patience and observation. Drivers are urged to exercise caution when navigating these parts during these times. Clearly marked signs and flaggers are expected to guide you through the zone, but it's going to be a tight squeeze, and likely a slow one.

If you're devoted to avoiding the slowdowns or you're wondering just how jammed things are getting, there's a tool for you. 511PA, always the handy sidekick for commuters seeking updates, offers real-time traffic information, updates, and camera access. It’s accessible via its website, or through its smartphone app. And for the tech-shy, good old fashioned dialing 5-1-1 works too, or follow the regional X alerts for a heads-up on traffic conditions.