I-79 near Carnegie reopens after emergency repairs in the area

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Part of Interstate 79 is back open after shutting down Thursday afternoon for repairs to an emergency electrical issue.

All lanes of I-79 were closed from Kirwan Heights to the Carnegie exit. That closure started around 2:30 p.m., according to Bridgeville police.

The closure did not last long, but heavy traffic delays were expected this afternoon as a result.

Duquesne Light, PennDOT and state police were working on repairs to a downed electrical wire on an overpass above I-79 in the South Hills region. The closure allowed for repairs to a damaged wire and crossarm.

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