Ahead of snow expected across Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) are planning to implement vehicle restrictions on Interstates and the PA Turnpike beginning at 3:00 PM on Sunday, February 22. The agencies are also advising drivers to watch weather forecasts, avoid unnecessary travel if possible and to exercise caution when driving.
Snow is expected across the Commonwealth starting overnight Saturday into Sunday, with potential snowfall rates of ¾” to 1 ½ “per hour.
Restrictions are planned for certain vehicles during the storm, and will be communicated via variable message boards. Restrictions will be lifted as quickly as possible when conditions permit. Restrictions can be changed based on conditions on the roadways, and reports from first responders, law enforcement and PennDOT personnel.
The following vehicle restrictions are planned to go into effect at 3:00 PM on Sunday, February 22 in accordance with Tier 1 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan.
- I-76 entire length.
- I-78 entire length.
- I-80 from I-81 to New Jersey.
- I-81 entire length.
- I-83 entire length.
- I-84 entire length.
- I-95 entire length.
- I-283 entire length.
- I-295 entire length.
- I-380 entire length.
- I-476 entire length.
- I-676 entire length.
- Route 33 entire length.
- U.S. 22 from I-78 to New Jersey.
- PA Turnpike I-76 from Carlisle (Exit 226) to PA Turnpike I-276.
- PA Turnpike I-276 entire length.
- PA Turnpike Northeast Extension I-476 entire length.
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 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.
Speed limits may 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.
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