The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) plan to impose vehicle restrictions Wednesday due to the snowy, cold weather expected.

A Tier 1 vehicle restriction will go into place Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 6 a.m.:

  • Interstate 80 from I-79 to I-180
  • I-76 (PA Turnpike) from New Stanton to Breezewood
  • Entire length of I-99.

A Tier 1 vehicle restriction will go into place Wednesday, Jan. 25, at noon:

  • I-80 from I-180 to the New Jersey border
  • I-81 from I-78 to the New York border
  • I-84, entire length
  • I-380, entire length
  • I-476 (PA Turnpike Northeast Extension) from I-78 to I-81 Clarks Summit

On roadways with Tier 1 restrictions, the following vehicles are not permitted:

  • 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
  • Motorcycles

Drivers are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm. Anyone who needs to travel is asked to use caution, reduce speeds and be aware of changing weather conditions.