PennDOT and the PA Turnpike are implementing vehicle restrictions across several roadways in Pennsylvania in anticipation of a winter storm bringing snow, sleet, and freezing rain. The restrictions, categorized into tiers, will be activated at different times based on weather conditions and will affect various types of commercial and passenger vehicles. Safety is paramount, and these restrictions aim to minimize traffic disruptions and ensure the safety of motorists during the storm.
Various vehicle restrictions are set to be implemented across Pennsylvania roadways starting Wednesday night and Thursday morning in preparation for an impending winter storm . These restrictions will be based on the severity of weather conditions reported by first responders, law enforcement, PennDOT, and PA Turnpike personnel. \The restrictions, categorized into tiers, will be activated at different times depending on the location and anticipated weather conditions.
For instance, Tier 4 restrictions, the most severe, are scheduled to take effect on I-79 from the PA Turnpike I-76 to the north end at 4 a.m. Thursday, while Tier 2 restrictions will be in place on the same stretch of highway from midnight Thursday onwards. \The specific vehicles prohibited under these tiers include tractors pulling unloaded or lightly loaded trailers, open trailers, or tank trailers. Tractors towing loaded tandem trailers without chains or Alternate Traction Devices (ATDs) will also be restricted. Enclosed, unloaded or lightly loaded cargo delivery trucks/box trucks classified as commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) will also face restrictions. On roadways with Tier 4 restrictions, all commercial vehicles are prohibited. Additionally, all school buses, commercial buses, motor coaches, motorcycles, RVs/motorhomes, and passenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers are not allowed on affected roadways during these restrictions. For further details on safe winter driving practices, emergency preparedness kits, and information about PennDOT's winter operations, including a helpful video, visitpennDOT's website. Additionally, 511, a free and readily available 24/7 service, provides real-time traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to over 1,000 traffic cameras. To report any incidents or emergencies on the PA Turnpike, dial *11 on your mobile phone. The PA Turnpike will also offer updates through its social media channels, on its roadway signage, and at all service plazas.
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