UPDATE: Construction worker dies in 'industrial accident' on I-79

The West Virginia State Police has provided an update regarding a reported equipment accident in southern Monongalia County Tuesday morning that required the West Virginia Medical Examiner to respond. > react

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Latest I-79 West Virginia News Reports

Temporary lane closures on Interstate 79 at Mehringer Bridge to begin today
- West Virginia
- I-79 N
- source: Bing
- 39 views
- Oct 27, 2026 10:45am
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Triton Construction will implement temporary lane closures on Interstate 79 at mile marker 142 on the Mehringer Bridge starting Tuesday evening, Oct. 27, to remove sections of ... Read More
UPDATE: I-79N to remain closed for paving following vehicle fire
- West Virginia
- I-79
- source: Bing
- 41 views
- Oct 20, 2026 06:11am
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Traffic on Interstate 79 North remains at a standstill in Monongalia County following a vehicle accident Tuesday morning. Read More
3-5 vehicle wreck slows traffic on I-79 South in Mon County
- West Virginia
- I-79 South
- source: Bing
- 39 views
- Oct 19, 2026 2:58pm
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Interstate 79 South traffic is at a standstill in Monongalia County following a multi-vehicle wreck Monday afternoon. Read More
Cincinnati Game Information
- West Virginia
- I-79
- source: Bing
- 36 views
- Oct 13, 2026 09:42am
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Expect heavier than usual vehicle and pedestrian traffic for the Bridge Day celebration. For travel on I-79 through southern West Virginia: If you do not plan to attend Bridge Day, stay on either ... Read More
1 transported following tractor trailer rollover in Bridgeport
- West Virginia
- I-79
- source: Bing
- 19 views
- Oct 10, 2026 1:52pm
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Bridgeport fire, police and EMS, along with the Harrison County Sheriff's Office and the West Virginia Division of Highways, have responded to the scene. Read More
I-79 traffic snarled southbound in Harrison County following Mountaineer game
- West Virginia
- I-79
- source: Bing
- 32 views
- Oct 10, 2026 09:51am
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SALTWELL ROAD, W.Va. - A wreck Saturday afternoon on Interstate 79 south in Harrison County backed up traffic for several miles. Much of the traffic was WVU football game postgame traffic. The wreck ... Read More
More WV residents approved for federal help after summer storms, flooding
- West Virginia
- I-79
- source: Bing
- 46 views
- Oct 09, 2026 1:05pm
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The federal government this week approved additional assistance for some West Virginia residents affected by severe storms and flooding this summer. It reaffirmed its denial for others. Read More