PennDOT Reopening HOV Lanes In Ross, Pittsburgh

ROSS TOWNSHIP, PA — The I-279 high occupancy vehicle lanes in Pittsburgh and Ross will reopen Tuesday, PennDOT has announced.

Beginning at approximately 4 a.m., the portion of the HOV lanes between the I-279 Perrysville Avenue interchange in Ross Township and the North Shore in the City of Pittsburgh will reopen to normal operations. The following access points will reopen to traffic:

INBOUND

Entrances

• Southbound I-279 near the Perrysville Avenue interchange
• Perrysville Park and Ride lot
• McKnight Road

Exits

• Southbound I-279 between Madison Avenue and Route 65
• Anderson Street/9th Street
• Mazeroski Way

OUTBOUND

Entrances

• Mazeroski Way
• Anderson Street/9th Street

Exits

• McKnight road
• Perrysville Park and Ride lot
• Northbound I-279 near the Perrysville Avenue interchange

Due to a deteriorated pier, the I-579 section of the HOV lanes will remain closed to traffic until a repair can be made. Access to the I-579 HOV lanes is prohibited and has been restricted with barrier at the Bedford Avenue gate and on the I-279 HOV portion.

Additionally, to help mitigate congestion the HOV 2+ restriction will be lifted for traffic traveling outbound until further notice. The two-person requirement will remain in effect for motorists traveling inbound.

The HOV lanes are used to reduce congestion along the Parkway North by promoting ridesharing via carpooling, van pooling, or public transportation. Under normal operations, with the exception of motorcycles, all vehicles using the HOV lanes must have at least two people in them from 6 a.m. -10 a.m. and 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Also, trucks are not permitted on the HOV.