PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Editor's note: The above video is from Jan. 15.
Update (1/17/22, 4:15 a.m.): According to PennDOT, as of 4 a.m., all speed reductions and truck restrictions have been lifted.
Previously:
PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on major roadways across Central Pennsylvania.
Speeds will be reduced to 45 miles per hour on the following roadways:
- Interstate 78
- Interstate 81
- Interstate 83
- Interstate 283
- Route 15
- Route 22
- Route 30
- Route 22
- Route 283
- Route 581
As a part of the above restrictions, the following vehicles are not permitted on the above roadways:
- Tractors without trailers;
- Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded enclosed trailers, open trailers or tank trailers;
- Tractors towing loaded tandem trailers unless there are chains or another approved Alternate Traction Device on board;
- Enclosed cargo delivery 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; and motorcycles.
There is no speed restriction in place for Interstate 78 in Lebanon County.
PennDOT says on roadways with speed restrictions, commercial vehicles not affected by the restrictions on the roadways must move to the right lane.
Officials are urging drivers to avoid unnecessary travel. If you must travel, PennDOT is reminding motorists to pack an emergency kit for their vehicles that includes non-perishable food, water, a blanket, a small shovel, and warm clothes.
To check on road conditions, you can visit 511PA for the latest on more than 40,000 miles of Pennsylvania roadways.
For more information on winter driving tips and how PennDOT treats winter storms, you can visit their website here.