BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey has signed an Executive Order placing an immediate ban on non-essential motor vehicle travel in Bristol, Plymouth, and Barnstable counties due to the blizzard and dangerous road conditions. The speed limit on the Mass Pike has also been reduced to 40 miles per hour.
The travel ban supports snow removal operations in response to the extraordinary snowfall experienced in the region during this storm so far. Roadway conditions are currently hazardous, and this measure will enhance safety for motorists, plow operators, and first responders. The travel ban will be lifted when Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver determines conditions are safe.
“This is a serious storm, and there are dangerous road conditions out there, especially on the South Coast. We have reports of abandoned and stuck cars on the roads, and tow trucks are having difficulty getting to them,” said Governor Healey. “While this travel ban is limited to the South Coast, we urge everyone across the state to stay off the roads for your safety and for the safety of plow drivers and emergency officials who are trying to do their jobs. Thank you to everyone who has stayed home and to those who are doing this hard work during extremely challenging conditions.”…