HARRISBURG, Pa. — PennDOT lifted most speed and vehicle restrictions put into effect on interstates in south central Pennsylvania due to the icy conditions.
Vehicle restrictions and 45-mph speed restrictions were implemented this morning on Interstate 83 in Cumberland, Dauphin and York counties, Interstate 81 in Franklin, Cumberland, Dauphin and Lebanon Counties, Interstate 283 from PA 283 to I-83 in Dauphin County, and Interstate 78 in Lebanon County.
Speed and vehicle restrictions have been removed from the following:
- Interstate 78 from I-81 in Lebanon County to the Berks County line.
- Interstate 81 from the Maryland state line in Franklin County to I-78 in Lebanon County.
- Interstate 83 from the Maryland state line in York County to I-81 in Dauphin County.
- Interstate 283 from PA 283 to I-83 in Dauphin County.
Speed and Tier 1 vehicle restrictions remain in place on the following:
- Interstate 81 from I-78 in Lebanon County to the Schuylkill County line.
I-81 is reduced to 45 mph and restricted under Tier 1 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan:
- 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 unloaded or lightly loaded cargo delivery trucks/box 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.
PennDOT will continue to treat roadways until all roads are clear, but drivers should remain alert for areas of ice and snow and utility workers in the streets.
Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com or downloading the app.
For the latest weather conditions, you can keep track of our Weather Smart forecast here.