Look Out for Line Painting Thursday on Inbound Parkway North

There will be line-painting operations on Thursday on the Parkway North/I-279 in Pittsburgh, weather permitting, PennDOT District 11 announced.

The work will be done from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the inbound Parkway North between Interstate 79 and the Camp Horne Road [Exit 8] interchange. 

PennDOT urges motorists to allow at least 250 feet, or about 13 car lengths, behind line-painting equipment to avoid damage. 

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

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

Recent technological advancements on the mix of formulas have produced fast-drying paints that are dry to the touch within two to three 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 denatured 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 to check traffic conditions on major roadways before traveling.