In response to the winter storm, PennDOT and Turnpike launched automobile restrictions – CBS Pittsburgh

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – With Pennsylvania continuing to ravage winter weather, PennDOT and the Turnpike have introduced vehicle restrictions across the state.

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These restrictions will apply until further notice, and PennDOT encourages motorists to avoid the roads entirely if possible.

Tier 1 restrictions will apply starting at noon today. As the storm progresses, speed restrictions may be placed on parts of the #paturnpike. ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/niz3UJvqzj

– PA Turnpike Alerts (@PATurnpikeAlert) February 13, 2021

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From noon, vehicle restrictions for level 1 vehicles were introduced, e.g. B. Tractors without trailers, tractors with empty trailers, RVs and motorcycles. This affects all Interstate 76/276 and Interstate 476 in both directions.

Shortly thereafter, “Tier 1” vehicle restrictions were introduced, most of which are not in our region:

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• The entire length of Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in both directions;
• The entire length of Interstate 78 in both directions;
• Interstate 81 from the Maryland border to Interstate 80;
• The entire length of Interstate 83 in both directions;
• The entire length of Interstate 95 in both directions;
• The entire length of Interstate 176 in both directions;
• The entire length of Interstate 283 in both directions;
• The entire length of Interstate 295 in both directions;
• The entire length of Interstate 476 (the toll portion) in both directions; and
• The entire length of Interstate 676 in both directions.

Here in western Pennsylvania, a major snow event is expected Monday and Tuesday, with some models predicting several inches of snow.