HARRISON COUNTY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Highways has announced a temporary closure of I-79 in Harrison County for emergency road repairs this weekend. The closure is planned for Friday, June 30, beginning at 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. on Saturday, July 1.
Crews will completely close I-79 northbound at mile marker 120 in the Lost Creek area to perform the work.
The approved detour is to get off I-79 at Exit 110 and follow County Route 25 to the I-79 on-ramp to reenter the interstate.
Major delays are expected, and motorists are advised to plan ahead and allow additional time for travel or find another route.
Bad weather or unforeseen conditions could change or extend the project schedule.