PennDot, Pa. Turnpike issue restrictions ahead of winter storm

winter storm expected to dump several inches of snow across the region is spurring restrictions by PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.

Beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, speed and vehicle restrictions will be mandated along the PA Turnpike in both directions from Breezewood to the Ohio border, the entire length of I-79, I-376 and I-579, among others.

The restrictions will be lifted when conditions allow.

Limitations will also be in place along I-70 from the West Virginia border to the PA Turnpike and the entire length of I-279.

Vehicles not allowed on affected roads include tractors without trailers, tractors towing unloaded enclosed trailers, open trailers or tank trailers; enclosed cargo delivery trucks that meet the definition of a commercial motor vehicle; passenger vehicles towing trailers; recreational vehicles/motorhomes; school buses, commercial buses and motor coaches not carrying chains, and motorcycles.

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