PennDOT Prepares to Implement Interstate Vehicle Restrictions

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Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is planning to implement temporary restrictions on Interstate 86 and Interstate 90 in Erie County in anticipation of lake-effect snow. 

Vehicle restrictions reflecting Tier 1 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan will be in effect on the following roadways starting at 6:00 AM on January 1:

·       Interstate 86 from the New York state line to the I-90 interchange.

·       Interstate 90 from the New York state line to the Ohio state line. 

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 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.

Additionally, the speed limit will be reduced to 45 miles per hour for all vehicles on I-86 and I-90 with commercial vehicles in the right lane only, also starting at 6:00 AM on January 1.