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| Total Mileage in State: | 13 miles | |
| Northern End: | At I-79, in Franklin Park | |
| Southern End: | At I-376, in Pittsburgh | |
| Mileage covered in Photos: | 13 miles | |
| Counties covered in Photos: | Allegheny | |
| Major Junctions in Photos: | PA 28 North, in Pittsburgh US 19, in Ross Twp I-79, in Franklin Park |
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| Control Cities in Photos: | Pittsburgh, Franklin Park | |
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Interstate 279 North at its beginning, crossing the Fort Duquesne bridge just north of the Fort Pitt Bridge and Interstate 376 in downtown Pittsburgh. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Interstate 279 North at Exit 1B: North Shore; Exit 1C: US 19 / PA 65 North - Ohio River Blvd (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Interstate 279 North approaching Exit 1D - 1/4 mile. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Interstate 279 North at Exit 1D: PA 28 North - Chestnut St / East Ohio St / Etna (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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An upside down Interstate 279 North assurance shield just past Exit 1D. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Speed limit sign near mile marker 1.5. The speed limit on Interstate 279 North starts out at 50 mph in downtown. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Interstate 279 North as it passes underneath the ramps to and from PA 28 and Interstate 579. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Interstate 279 North at mile marker 2.5. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Interstate 279 North at Exit 3: Hazlett Street (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Interstate 279 North assurance shield just past Exit 3. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Interstate 279 North at mile marker 3.5. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Interstate 279 North at Exit 4: US 19 North Truck Route - McKnight Rd / Evergreen Rd (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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North of Exit 4, the speed limit sees a slight increase to 55 mph. It remains that way for the rest of the duration of Interstate 279 North. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Interstate 279 North at mile marker 4.5. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Interstate 279 North at Exit 5: US 19 - Perrysville Avenue (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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North of Exit 5, the right lane comes to an end as it is no longer needed as a truck climbing lane. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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As this sign reads, Interstate 279 is also known as the Raymond E. Wilt Memorial Highway. It is commonly referred to by Pittsburghers as the Parkway North. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Interstate 279 North assurance shield near mile marker 6. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Interstate 279 North: Road view from mile marker 6.5. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Interstate 279 North at Exit 7: Bellevue / West View (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Speed limit assurance sign north of Exit 7. Again, the speed limit remains 55 mph the rest of the way to Interstate 279's northern terminus. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Interstate 279 North at Exit 8: Camp Horne Road (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Interstate 279 North at mile marker 8.5. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Interstate 279 North: Road view from mile marker 9. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Interstate 279 North at mile marker 9.5. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Interstate 279 North at mile marker 10. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Interstate 279 North at mile marker 11. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Interstate 279 North: Road view from mile marker 11.5. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Interstate 279 North at mile marker 12.5. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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As we near the northern terminus of Interstate 279, this advance mileage sign for Exit 73 on Interstate 79 North appears. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Interstate 279 North at mile marker 13. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |
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Interstate 279 End shield at its northern terminus, as its two lanes prepare to merge into Interstate 79 North. (Photo taken 9/5/15). |