PennDOT issues travel restrictions ahead of weekend winter storm

2nd UPDATE |

PennDOT has also issued Tier 1 vehicle restrictions for Interstate 80 in Jefferson and Clarion counties.

UPDATE |

PennDOT has announced temporary speed limit restrictions on I-80 due to the severity of the storm.

Officials said PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on the following highways:

• Interstate 80 between exit 97/DuBois-Brockway to exit 147/Snow Shoe
• Interstate 99 between the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Interstate 80
• Route 22 from State College to the Perry County line.

According to a press release, Route 22 westbound is also currently closed between the Arch Rock Road exit and Lewistown due to a multiple vehicle crash and that drivers are asked to postpone unnecessary travel.

Officials said if people must travel, drivers in this area should seek an alternate route as this closure is expected to be at least two hours.

ORIGINAL |

PennDOT and Turnpike officials are issuing several travel restrictions ahead of this weekend's winter storm.

Officials add that various speed and vehicle restrictions will also be issued.

PennDOT says the following Tier 1 restrictions will take effect on Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m.

• Interstate 99, entire length.
• I-81 from Maryland to I-78.
• I-83 entire length.

Officials say the following Tier 1 restrictions will take effect at noon on Saturday

• PA Turnpike (I-76) from New Stanton (Exit 75) to Carlisle (Exit 226)
  

Then, officials say the following Tier 1 restrictions will take effect at 2 p.m. on Saturday.

• Pa Turnpike Northeastern Extension (I-476) Lehigh Valley (Exit 56) to Clarks Summit (Exit 130).
• I-78 entire length.
• I-81 from I-78 to New York.
• I-80 from Exit 173 (Lamar) to New Jersey.
• I-84 entire length.
• I-180 entire length.
• I-380 entire length.
• Route 33 entire length.
• U.S. 22 from I-78 to New Jersey.

PennDOT is also issuing Tier 3 restrictions, which will take effect on Saturday at 4 p.m.

• I-81 from I-80 to New York.
• I-84 entire length.
• I-380 entire length.

For Tier 1 restrictions, the following vehicles are not permitted on the 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 unloaded or lightly loaded cargo delivery trucks/box 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.
• Motorcycles.

And for Tier 3 restrictions, officials say no commercial vehicles are permitted except "loaded single trailers with chains or approved Alternate Traction Devices."

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