PennDOT LIFTS VEHICLE, SPEED restrictions for south, central Pa.

PennDOT lifts vehicle, speed restrictions for south, central Pa.

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Updated: 12:39 PM EST Feb 2, 2021

PennDOT has lifted vehicle and speed restrictions on south central Pennsylvania interstates but is still urging motorists to stay home if they can.PennDOT released the following statement Tuesday morning: While vehicle restrictions have been lifted in many areas of the state, several roadways in Northeast Pennsylvania still have restrictions in place, said the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. These restrictions will remain in place until conditions warrant their removal. Motorists are urged to avoid non-essential travel as crews continue their work to clear and treat roadways.The following roadways have Tier 1 restrictions in place:Route 33 from Interstate 78 to Interstate 80;Interstate 78 from Route 33 to the New Jersey border;Interstate 81 from Interstate 80 to the New Jersey border; andInterstate 476 (PA Turnpike Northeast Extension) from Lehigh Valley Interchange (Interstate 78, Exit 56) to Clarks Summit (Interstate 81, Exit 131).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.) that are towing trailers;Recreational vehicles/motorhomes;School buses, commercial buses and motor coaches not carrying chains or Alternate Traction Devices (ATD’s); andMotorcycles.The following roadways have Tier 4 restrictions in place:Interstate 80 from Interstate 81 to Route 33;The entire length of Interstate 84; andInterstate 380 from Interstate 80 to Interstate 81On roadways with Tier 4 restrictions in place, no commercial vehicles are permitted. Additionally, all school buses, commercial buses, motor coaches, motorcycles, RVs/motorhomes and passenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, etc.) that are towing trailers are not permitted on affected roadways while restrictions are in place.Additional speed and vehicle restrictions on these and other interstates could be added depending on changing conditions.