PennDOT Restores Speed Limits On Expressways In Philadelphia Region
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Due to the winter storm, PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike temporarily reduced the speed limit on several roadways in the region.
Around 7:30 Tuesday morning, PennDOT restored the speed limits on expressways in the Philadelphia region.
The information below is the previously enforced speed limits due to winter weather.
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PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on several expressways in the Philadelphia 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:
- Interstates 76, 95, 476, 676;
- U.S. Routes 1, 30, 202, 422; and
- State Routes 63, 100 Spur and 309.
PennDOT is also temporarily reducing the speed limit on several expressways in east central Pennsylvania.
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:
- Interstates 78, 80, 81, 176, 380;
- U.S. Routes 22, 209, 222, 422; and
- State Routes 33 and 309.
Officials say although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, the department's primary goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways throughout the storm until precipitation stops and roads are clear, according to officials.
While PennDOT recommends not traveling during winter storms, officials say motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.
Officials say the department also asks motorists to allow plenty of space when driving near plow trucks. Also, for their own safety and the safety of plow operators, officials say motorists should never attempt to pass a truck while it is plowing or spreading winter materials.
PennDOT reminds motorists to pack an emergency kit for their vehicles. Officials say a basic kit should include non-perishable food, water, blanket, small shovel and warm clothes. When preparing an emergency kit, motorists should take into account special needs of passengers such as baby food, pet supplies or medications and pack accordingly.
PennDOT also reminds citizens that downloadable materials, including home and car emergency kit checklists and emergency plan templates, are available at www.ReadyPA.org or by downloading the free ReadyPA app for Apple or Android devices.