PENNDOT HAS ANNOUNCED VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS AHEAD OF SNOW TODAY

Tier One

The following vehicle restrictions are planned to go into effect at 6:00 AM on Sunday, January 19

  • PA Turnpike I-76 from Carlisle (Exit 226) to Morgantown (Exit 298).
  • I-81 from the Maryland border to I-78 (Exit 89).
  • I-83, entire length.
  • I-283, entire length.

The following vehicle restrictions are planned to go into effect at 9:00 AM on Sunday, January 19

  • I-81 (Exit 194) to the New York border.

Tier Three

The following vehicle restrictions are planned to go into effect at 6:00 AM on Sunday, January 19

  • I-76 from the PA Turnpike to the New Jersey border.
  • PA Turnpike I-76 from Morgantown (Exit 298) to the New Jersey border.
  • I-95, entire length.
  • PA Turnpike I-95, entire length.
  • PA Turnpike I-276, entire length.
  • I-295, entire length.
  • I-476 from PA Turnpike I-476 to I-95.
  • PA Turnpike I-476 Northeast Extension from Mid-County (Exit 20) to Lehigh Valley (Exit 56).
  • I-676, entire length.

The following vehicle restrictions are planned to go into effect at 9:00 AM on Sunday, January 19

  • I-78, entire length.
  • I-81 from I-78 to PA Turnpike 476.
  • I-80 from I-180 to the New Jersey border.
  • I-84, entire length.
  • I-380, entire length.
  • PA Turnpike I-476 Northeast Extension from Lehigh Valley (Exit 56) to Clarks Summit (Exit 131)
  • U.S. 22 from I-78 to the New Jersey border.
  • Route 33, entire length.

What is the difference between tier one and tier three?

The tier restrictions represent vehicles that will NOT be permitted on roads under that tier.

Tier One

  • 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.

Tier Three

  • Commercial vehicles EXCEPT loaded single trailers with chains or approved Alternate Traction Devices
  • School buses
  • Commercial buses
  • Motor coaches
  • Motorcycles
  • RV/ Motorhomes
  • Passenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, etc.)
  • Towing trailers

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