Morning commute slows across pennsylvania as crashes and roadwork hit major routes

Morning commute slows across Pennsylvania as crashes and roadwork hit major routes

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January 14, 2026

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Wednesday morning commuters across Pennsylvania faced a mix of crashes and road construction delays on key highways, with several incidents creating backups during rush hour.

In Montgomery County, a multi-vehicle crash on I-76 eastbound near Exit 328 for US 202 and US 422 caused ramp restrictions and traffic delays expected to last through midmorning. Another crash on I-83 northbound in Cumberland County, just north of Exit 41B for Lemoyne, left a shoulder closed and was also expected to clear by 9:45 a.m.

Farther west, a lane restriction on I-79 northbound near Exit 43 for PA 519 in Washington County slowed traffic after an earlier crash, with crews on scene.

Roadwork added to the congestion across multiple regions. On I-76 westbound in Bedford County, crews closed the right shoulder until 5 p.m. Utility work continued along US 1 in Delaware County in both directions near Darlington Road, where traffic disruptions were reported through the early afternoon.

Additional construction zones included I-78 eastbound near Summit Lawn in Lehigh County, US 11 southbound near Silver Spring in Cumberland County, and PA 132 westbound in Bucks County, all with lane or shoulder restrictions throughout the day.

In Allegheny County, PA 43 southbound had a right lane closure for maintenance, while US 209 in Carbon County remained under lane restrictions between Race Street and Oak Drive until midafternoon.

Motorists were urged to allow extra travel time and use caution in active work zones as PennDOT crews and emergency responders remained at several scenes statewide.

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