HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is advising motorists of complete, systemwide vehicle restrictions slated to go into effect tonight due to an expected winter storm.
As of 6 p.m., the PA Turnpike said, Tier 1 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan will be in effect the entire length of Interstate 76 and all of its extensions.
In the west, those include Turnpike 43 (Mon-Fayette Expressway), Turnpike 66 (Greensburg Bypass), Turnpike 576 (Southern Beltway), Toll 376 (Beaver Valley Expressway).
In the east that includes Interstate 276, Interstate 95 and Interstate 476 (Northeastern Extension).
Under Tier 1 restrictions, the following vehicles are not permitted on the Turnpike:
- 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 Commercial Motor Vehicle
- Passenger vehicles (cars, SUV’s, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers
- Recreational vehicles/motorhomes
- School buses, commercial buses and motor coaches not carrying chains or Alternate Traction Devices (ATD’s)
- Motorcycles
As conditions warrant, further regional speed restrictions may be ordered as this latest storm progresses, the PA Turnpike said.
Restrictions will be communicated via variable message boards, the 511PA traveler information website at www.511pa.com and smartphone apps.
Motorists can also sign up for alerts on www.511pa.com by clicking on “Personal Alerts” in the left-hand menu.
