Interstate 279

Interstate 279 (I-279), locally referred to as Parkway North, is a north–south auxiliary Interstate Highway that lies entirely within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Its southern end is at I-376 at the Fort Pitt Bridge in Pittsburgh, and the north end is in Franklin Park at I-79. It primarily serves at the main access route between Pittsburgh and its northern suburbs.

This article is about the current alignment along Parkway North. For the historical alignment on Parkway West prior to 2009, see Interstate 376 § Route designations prior to 2009. For the historical alignment prior to 1970, see Interstate 79 § History.

Interstate 279

Parkway North
I-279 highlighted in red
Route information
Auxiliary route of I-79
Maintained by PennDOT
Length13.32 mi (21.44 km)
ExistedOctober 2, 1972–present
NHSEntire route
Major junctions
South end I-376 / US 22 / US 30 in Pittsburgh
Major intersections I-579 / PA 28 / PA 65 in Pittsburgh

 US 19 Truck in Pittsburgh
US 19 in Ross Township
North end I-79 in Franklin Park
Location
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountiesAllegheny
Highway system
← PA 278→ I-280
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