Current I-79 West Virginia Traffic Conditions
Length | 169mi (Exit 0 to Exit 155) |
Normal Travel Time | 2 hours 30 mins |
Current Travel Time | 2 hours 47 mins |
Expected Delay | 17 minutes |
Weather | ![]() |
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Live Reports from the DOT's Twitter
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6 hours ago
WV511
UPDATE: In Clay County there is a Rock Slide on I-79N at Mile Marker 38. Current lanes impacted: RIGHT LANE. https://t.co/RMzQtZCc80
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6 hours ago
WV511
In Clay County there is a Rock Slide on I-79N at Mile Marker 38. https://t.co/RMzQtZCc80
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10 hours ago
WV511
In Monongalia County there is a Vehicle Fire on I-79N at Mile Marker 148. https://t.co/X0ImvwXyR2
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1 day ago
WV511
UPDATE: In Monongalia County there is a Vehicle Fire on I-79N at Mile Marker 148. https://t.co/kWDEVXRKel
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1 day ago
WV511
In Monongalia County there is a Vehicle Fire on I-79N at Mile Marker 148. https://t.co/kWDEVXRKel
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1 day ago
WV511
UPDATE (2): In Monongalia County there is a Vehicle Fire on I-79N at Mile Marker 157.94. Current lanes impacted: ALL LANES. https://t.co/AO08Aw984F
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1 day ago
WV511
UPDATE: In Monongalia County there is a Vehicle Fire on I-79N at Mile Marker 157.94. https://t.co/AO08Aw984F
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1 day ago
WV511
In Monongalia County there is a Vehicle Crash on I-79N at Mile Marker 157.94. https://t.co/AO08Aw984F
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1 day ago
WV511
In Monongalia County there is a Vehicle Crash on I-79N at Mile Marker 148. https://t.co/exvBIMOLi1
DOT Accident and Construction Reports
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I-79 WV News Reports
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I-79 lane reopens after semi-truck crash
- West Virginia
- I-79
- source: Bing / WOWK Charleston on MSN
- 10 views
- Feb 11, 2025 11:52am
CLAY COUNTY, WV (WOWK) - A lane on I-79 has been closed following a semi-truck crash in Clay County Tuesday. According to Clay County Dispatch, the crash occurred on I-79 Northbound on the overpass at ... Read More
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New flood watch posted; rain expected early Saturday
- West Virginia
- I-79
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Feb 07, 2025 10:37am
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The National Weather Service has posted a flood watch for two dozen counties from Friday night until Saturday night. Another round of rain is in the forecast to cover the Mountain ... Read More
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I-79 near Meadowbrook Road exit to get repaved
- West Virginia
- I-79 Near Whitehall
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Jan 28, 2025 4:05pm
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BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WBOY) - After 12 News received numerous complaints regarding potholes on a stretch of Interstate 79 near the Meadowbrook Mall damaging their vehicles, the West Virginia Division of ... Read More
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WVDOH planning pothole repairs across north central West Virginia
- West Virginia
- I-79 North
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Jan 27, 2025 8:05pm
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News has received several concerns from viewers over the past few weeks concerning potholes across the region, including on a stretch of Interstate 79. Read More
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Vehicle fire delays I-79 South traffic in Monongalia County
- West Virginia
- I-68
- source: Bing
- 7 views
- Jan 27, 2025 3:34pm
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Part of Interstate 79 South in Monongalia County is currently shut down as crews battle a vehicle fire near the split with Interstate 68. Read More
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Vehicle pursuit ends with crash in Quiet Dell, 1 in custody
- West Virginia
- I-79
- source: Bing
- 6 views
- Jan 24, 2025 4:26pm
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A vehicle crashed on West Virginia Route 20 near Quiet Dell Friday night after being pursued by law enforcement. Read More
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WVDOH planning pothole repairs across north central West Virginia
- West Virginia
- I-79
- source: Bing
- 5 views
- Jan 27, 2025 8:05pm
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News has received several concerns from viewers over the past few weeks concerning potholes across the region, including on a stretch of Interstate 79. Read More
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Harrison County, WV - One Injured in Rollover Crash on I-79 SB at MM 123
- West Virginia
- I-79
- source: Bing
- 7 views
- Jan 29, 2025 4:00pm
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Harrison County, WV (January 29, 2025) - A rollover crash on Interstate 79 Southbound at mile marker ... or mechanical failures. In West Virginia, highways like I-79 see frequent traffic, making it ... Read More
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Lane closure on I-79 near Goshen Road causing traffic delays
- West Virginia
- I-79
- source: Bing / MSN
- 8 views
- Jan 30, 2025 07:54am
A lane closure on I-79 northbound near the Goshen Road exit is delaying traffic Thursday morning. The outside northbound lane closure on the Goshen Road Bridge began at 9 a.m. and is expected to last ... Read More
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WVDOH planning pothole repairs across north central West Virginia
- West Virginia
- I-79
- source: Bing
- 6 views
- Jan 27, 2025 8:06pm
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News has received several concerns from viewers over the past few weeks concerning potholes across the region, including on a stretch of Interstate 79. Read More
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I-79 reopens in Marion County after 4 wrecks cause delays
- West Virginia
- I-79 Near Pleasant V
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Jan 17, 2025 1:41pm
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Southbound traffic on Interstate 79 in Marion County has reopened following several vehicle accidents Friday afternoon. Read More
More results in our I-79 West Virginia Archives
Older I79 WV User Reports
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Accident on I-79
- Jane Lew
- West Virginia
- I-79
- By Anonymous
76
- 4 months ago
Weve been at a standstill in the northbound for almost an hour. Can't see anything but bumpers for at least a mile. Read More
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Traffic Jam on I-79
- Lost Creek
- West Virginia
- I-79
- By Anonymous
97
- 1 year ago
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Traffic Jam on I-79
- Bridgeport
- West Virginia
- I-79
- By Anonymous
82
- 1 year ago
From what I saw on Facebook while sitting in traffic, an SUV caught on fire near the 117 exit on 79. Read More
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Traffic Jam on I-79
- Bridgeport
- West Virginia
- I-79
- By Anonymous
100
- 1 year ago
Appears to be an accident coming down from the mall. Read More
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Weather Hazard on I-79
- Bridgeport
- West Virginia
- I-79
- By Anonymous
121
- 2 years ago
Clear. Light traffic Read More
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Accident on I-79
- Fairmont
- West Virginia
- I-79
- By Anonymous
162
- 2 years ago
Accident Read More
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Traffic Jam on I-79
- Pleasant Valley
- West Virginia
- I-79
- By Anonymous
138
- 2 years ago
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Traffic Jam on I-79
- Morgantown
- West Virginia
- I-79
- By Anonymous
147
- 2 years ago
Northbound lane moving 2mph Read More
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Traffic Jam on I-79
- Lost Creek
- West Virginia
- I-79
- By Anonymous
136
- 2 years ago
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Traffic Jam on I-79
- Morgantown
- West Virginia
- I-79
- By Anonymous
186
- 2 years ago
Sitting in the same spot for an hour +. Cannot see anything except the cars stopped ahead. Read More