The speed restriction placed on Interstate 80 in north central Pennsylvania has been lifted. On Monday, PennDOT temporarily reduced the speed limit on Interstate 80 in Union, Northumberland, Montour and Columbia counties to 45 miles per hour.
PennDOT crews will continue treating roadways in the region until precipitation stops and roads are clear.
PennDOT asks motorists to give plow trucks plenty of room to operate. Increase traveling distance when following plow trucks and do not attempt to pass them.
Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 770 traffic cameras.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.
