A $4.3 million resurfacing project on Interstate 79 in Robinson and Kennedy will begin Sept. 10, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today.

The work will occur on a 4.3-mile section from Crafton (Exit 60) to the Neville Island Bridge. The road surface was heavily damaged by severe winter weather, causing PennDOT to add the project to this season's construction schedule.

The work will cause off-peak lane restrictions through late November. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions as needed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. and between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays, with traffic stoppages of up to 15 minutes possible after 10 p.m.

One-lane traffic also will be in effect as needed from 7 p.m. Fridays to 6 a.m. Mondays, with overnight traffic stoppages of 15 minutes or less after 10 p.m.

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