Harrisburg, PA – In anticipation of potentially hazardous wintry and icy conditions in much of the state on Thursday and Friday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) are advising motorists to monitor local forecasts and avoid unnecessary travel. Additionally, the agencies anticipate implementing various speed and vehicle restrictions throughout the storm under Tier 1 restrictions (see below). Restrictions will be communicated via variable message boards, the 511PA traveler information website and smartphone apps. Motorists can also sign up for personalized alerts on the website.
In Effect As Of Thursday, February 3rd, vehicle restrictions are planned for the following roadways:
- Interstate 70 in Washington & Westmoreland counties
- Interstate 79 in Washington & Greene counties
- Interstate 79 from I-80 to Erie
- I-80 from the Ohio border to I-99
- I-86, entire length
- I-90, entire length
Effective at 6:00 PM Thursday, February 3, vehicle restrictions are planned for the following roadways:
- I-70, entire length;
- I-76 from the Ohio Line to Breezewood (Exit 161)
- I-79, entire length
- I-80, entire length
- I-81 from I-80 to the New York border;
- I-84, entire length
- I-99, entire length
- I-180, entire length
- I-279, entire length
- I-376, entire length
- I-380, entire length
- I-579, entire length
- All of PA Turnpike 43, 66, 376 and 576.
Under Tier 1 restrictions, the following vehicles are not permitted on affected roadways:
- Tractors without trailers;
- Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded enclosed trailers, open trailers or tank trailers;
- Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded tandem trailers;
- Enclosed cargo delivery trucks that meet the definition of a CMV;
- Passenger vehicles (cars, SUV’s, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers;
- Recreational vehicles/motorhomes;
- School buses, commercial buses and motor coaches not carrying chains or Alternate Traction Devices (ATD’s); and
- Motorcycles.