NEW STANTON, Pa. — UPDATE 3:20 p.m. - PennDOT said all traffic restrictions on I-70 caused by the tractor-trailer crash in Westmoreland County on Thursday have been lifted.
A major tractor-trailer crash impacted several roadways in Westmoreland County.
Southbound Route 66/Route 119 in New Stanton has reopened to traffic, but northbound remains closed.
Interstate 70 is also reduced to a single lane of traffic in both directions at the interchange.
UPDATE: Southbound Rt 66/Rt 119 over I-70 has reopened to traffic in New Stanton, Westmoreland Co.
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Northbound Rt 119/66 remains closed. I- 70/New Stanton Youngwood Rd will continue to be reduced to a single-lane in both directions at the Rt 119/66 interchange. #WPXI #WPXITraffic https://t.co/2DZXcPAtGE pic.twitter.com/ytgmfwHPpB
PennDOT is asking drivers to use caution in the area and expect delays if you need to go that way.
Right now, it’s unknown if anyone has been injured in the crash, but a medical helicopter was seen leaving the area.
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