US EditionPennDOT, PA Turnpike Warn Drivers to Avoid Travel, Watch for Icy Roads During Winter Storm
Officials warn of snow, freezing rain, and ice creating hazardous roads with possible speed restrictions during a heavy holiday travel day with 550,000 vehicles expected on the Turnpike.
- On Friday, PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission warned motorists to avoid travel and monitor forecasts ahead of the winter storm expected early that day.
- Weather forecasts show precipitation beginning as freezing rain in western Pennsylvania before turning to snow in the east, with 3 to 6 inches expected statewide and up to 8 inches in northeast PA by Friday evening.
- PennDOT crews will pre-treat roadways to help prevent ice bonding, but salt does not eliminate all hazards, and Tier 3 restrictions with a 45 mph speed limit and vehicle bans start Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission expects more than 7.4 million vehicles during the holiday, with 550,000 traveling Friday; PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll warned to monitor weather and adjust plans.
- Motorists can check conditions at www.511PA.com, which covers more than 40,000 miles of roadway, offers over 1,200 traffic cameras, and provides 24-hour updates. They can also call 511, sign up for alerts, and dial *11 for Turnpike emergencies.
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PennDOT announces road restrictions ahead of winter weather, holiday travel
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced road restrictions ahead of winter weather expected Friday, Dec. 26. There will be two sets of restrictions, one planned for 10 a.m. Friday, with the other set planned for 2 p.m. The following restrictions will be put into place at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. [...]
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