UNDATED – The incoming winter storm is beginning to create slippery Valley roadways.
PennDOT says Interstates 80 and 180 have speed limits reduced to 45 mph. In addition, PennDOT is temporarily restricting certain vehicles on Interstate 80 in north central Pennsylvania.
Vehicle restrictions reflect Level 3 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan, and are in effect on the Interstate 80.
Under Level 3 restrictions, the following vehicles are not permitted on affected roadways:
- On roadways with Level 3 restrictions in place, no commercial vehicles are permitted EXCEPT loaded single trailers with chains or approved Alternate Traction Devices. Additionally, all school buses, commercial buses, motor coaches, motorcycles, RVs/motorhomes and passenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers are not permitted on affected roadways while restrictions are in place.
Speed limits will be restricted to 45 mph on these roadways for all vehicles while the vehicle restrictions are in place, and commercial vehicles not affected by the restrictions must move to the right lane. Additional speed restrictions on other interstates could be added depending on changing conditions.
PennDOT also says Route 54 at Natalie Mountain is beginning to get slick. That’s between Route 487 at Elysburg and Route 61 at Atlas. The road maybe especially difficult for trucks to pass through. PennDOT says all drivers should consider alternate routes – eastbound traffic should use Route 487 south to Route 61 south, westbound should use Route 61 north to Route 487 north.
