PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Officials from PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission said they are planning to implement vehicle restrictions in anticipation of a winter storm that could bring up to a foot of snow to parts of the state.
The Tier 1 restrictions will go into effect at 3 p.m. Sunday for the Turnpike and the following highways:
-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
UnderTier 1 restrictions, the following vehicles arenot permittedon 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, state officials said.
Additional speed restrictions on other interstates could be added depending on changing conditions.
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