Lane restrictions on I-79 in Monongalia County announced

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. – The west Virginia Department of Highways will close the left lane of northbound I-79 at noon Monday, August 19 for bridge approach repairs. The closure is scheduled to last until Friday, August 30 at 6 p.m.

Officials say crews will work 24-hours-a-day to make the repairs.

The right lane will be open.

Motorists should expect delays in the area or plan an alternate route.