CRANBERRY TWP — Traffic changes begin today from the Interstate 79 southbound connector to Route 228 as part of the I-79/SR 228 ramps project.

A portion of the southbound I-79 ramp will be closed to rebuild a section of pavement, according to the state Department of Transportation.

Motorists traveling from I-79 South to Route 228 to Route 19 will have to make a right turn at the light at the end of the ramp.

Truck drivers are urged to get off I-79 South at the Evans City exit, Exit 85, and take Route 19 South to Cranberry to avoid the right turn at the light onto Routes 228 and 19.

Tractor-trailer wrecks on TurnpikeCRANBERRY TWP — A tractor-trailer rolled onto its driver’s side Tuesday on the eastbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.The accident occurred just before noon at mile marker 25.9 near the Cranberry exit.The driver of the truck was injured and taken to Allegheny General Hospital by Cranberry Township EMS. The severity of his injury is unknown.Other information about the accident was not available this morning.The Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company responded to the accident.