Crews are painting lines on I-279/Parkway North on Saturday, PennDOT District 11 announced.

Weather permitting, the painting will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between the Camp Horne Road [Exit 8] interchange and I-79. 

PennDOT urges motorists to exercise caution and patience, and suggests allowing at least 250 feet [13 car lengths] behind line-painting equipment to avoid damage. 

Motorists should avoid passing the paint vehicles unless directed by a paint crew member or flag person to do so. Passing too quickly can cause damage to fresh paint lines and may result in paint on the motorist’s vehicle. 

Line-painting vehicles normally pull over every two and one-half miles or when safety permits.

Recent technological advancements on the mix of formulas have produced fast dry paints that are dry to the touch within 2 to 3 minutes.  It is crucial to stay off these lines during the curing period.

Motorists who accidentally get paint on their vehicles should immediately wash the paint off with a high-pressure water stream and detergent. Dried paint can be removed with de-natured alcohol and a soft cloth. 

Generally, PennDOT is not responsible for paint on vehicles.

Motorists should use caution and be aware of changing traffic patterns when driving through the area. Log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major roadways before traveling.