Motorists should expect traffic congestion as work on Interstate 79 continues next week, with lane restrictions scheduled.

The I-79 northbound right shoulder will close next week at mile marker 85, as well as the left shoulder at the adjacent Route 19 north on ramp to I-79 north for drainage work during daylight hours. The ramp will remain open.

Flaggers will be in place to control alternating traffic on North Boundary Road under I-79 for bridge work.

Nighttime short-term lane restrictions will continue next week for bridge repairs nightly between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. on I-79 northbound and southbound between Exit 76 (Route 228 Cranberry) and Exit 88 (Little Creek Road) in Cranberry and Jackson townships. Exceptions include I-79 northbound, Friday after 9 p.m., and I-79 southbound, Sunday after 9 p.m. I-79 will open every morning for rush hour traffic.

No long-term lane restrictions are scheduled for the next two weeks.

Work on I-79 includes milling, patching, and paving for about 10 miles between Exit 76 and Exit 88.

This $16.7 million Interstate resurfacing project is expected to be completed by the end of October and is being done by Lindy Paving.

Motorists can check conditions on major roads by visiting www.511PA.com.