Ahead of heavy snow expected across Pennsylvania starting Saturday night, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) are planning to implement vehicle restrictions across Pennsylvania’s Interstate network. The agencies are also advising drivers to watch weather forecasts, avoid unnecessary travel if possible and to exercise caution when driving. The restrictions will affect ALL Pennsylvania interstates including:
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- PA Turnpike I-76
- PA Turnpike I-70
- All PA Turnpike extensions.
- U.S. 15 from I-180 to the New York border.
- U.S. 22 from Route 66 to I-99.
- U.S. 22 from I-78 to the New Jersey border.
- U.S. 219 from U.S. 30 to U.S. 22.
- U.S. 220 from I-80 to I-180.
- U.S. 322 from Interstate 99 to I-81.
- Route 28 from I-279 to U.S. 422.
- The entire length of Route 33.
On roadways with Tier 4 restrictions in place, no commercial vehicles are permitted. Additionally, all school buses, commercial buses, motor coaches, motorcycles, RVs/motor-homes and passenger vehicles (cars, SUV s, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers are not permitted on affected roadways while restrictions are in place. Speed limits will be restricted to 45 mph on these roadways for all vehicles while the vehicle restrictions are in place, and commercial vehicles not affected by the restrictions must move to the right lane. Additional speed restrictions on other interstates could be added depending on changing conditions.