Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation are implementing some vehicle restrictions on Interstate 80 ahead of expected winter weather.
PennDOT says they’ll be implementing Tier 1 vehicle restrictions starting at 3 p.m. on I-80 from I-79 to I-99.
Under Tier 1 restrictions, the following vehicles are not permitted on affected roadways:
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 cargo delivery 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 not carrying chains or Alternate Traction Devices (ATD’s); and
Motorcycles.
PennDOT is urging drivers to avoid traveling if possible, but if you must go out, use caution.
