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PennDOT Prepped for Winter Storm, Urges Motorists to Drive with Caution

With heavy snow forecast for tonight and tomorrow, PennDOT is advising motorists in north central Pennsylvania to take extra care when driving in winter weather.

The department recommends refraining from all unnecessary travel. Those who must travel should slow down and drive according to conditions they encounter when the storm hits.

Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, a speed restriction will be in place on Interstate 80, Interstate 180 and Route 15 in north central Pennsylvania. Speeds will be reduced to 45 miles per hour on those roadways.

PennDOT Reduces Speed Limits on Area Roadways

Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on interstates and other roadways in the region.

PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on Interstate 80, Interstate 180 and other roadways in the region.

Although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, the department’s primary goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways throughout the storm until precipitation stops and roads are clear.

Speed Limits Restored on Roadways in the Region

PennDOT has lifted the speed limit restrictions that were in place on roadways in the region.

Due to the winter storm impacting the region, speed limits were reduced yesterday to 45 mph on Interstate 80 and Interstate 180. All speeds are restored to their usual posted limits.

Motorists should continue to drive with caution due to freezing conditions that continue to exist throughout the region.

PennDOT Reduces Speed Limits on Several Area Roadways

UPDATE: Speed Limits Restored on Roadways in the Region

Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on several roadways in the north central Pennsylvania region.

PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on Interstate 80 and Interstate 180.

PennDOT Warns Motorists to be Alert for Blowing or Drifting Snow

With wintry winds and snow in the forecast today through late afternoon, PennDOT is reminding motorists in north central Pennsylvania to slow down, pay attention and use caution on area roadways, especially during snow squalls that may occur.

Motorists always should be alert for sudden squalls which can strike with little or no warning and quickly cause roads to become snow covered. Heavy squalls also can cause whiteout conditions, virtually eliminating a driver’s visibility.

If motorists do encounter snow squalls while traveling, PennDOT offers this advice:

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