DOH plans Marion County I-79 lane closures for emergency pothole repair

MARION COUNTY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Highways has announced plans to close both southbound lanes of I-079 in Marion County from mile marker 135 to mile marker 134.5 for emergency pothole repair Thursday, January 5.

Crews will do the work from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., and traffic will be diverted from the interstate at exit 135 and cross immediately to the on-ramp to continue south on I-79.

The schedule could be adjusted due to weather conditions.