ERIE, Pa. – Due to the winter weather continuing to impact the region, PennDOT is expanding the temporary speed limit reductions on some interstates in the northwest region.
PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel, but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on the following highways.
- Interstate 79 – From the Interstate 90 interchange to the end point in Erie County.
- Interstate 80 – From the Ohio state line to Exit 45 (Route 478, St. Petersburg/Emlenton) in Clarion County.
- Interstate 86 – From the Interstate 90 interchange to the New York state line.
- Interstate 90 – From the Ohio state line to the New York state line.
On roadways with speed restrictions, commercial vehicles not affected by restrictions on these or other roads must move to the right lane.
Although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, the department’s primary goal is to keep roads passable, and they will not be completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways throughout the storm until precipitation stops and roads are clear…