PennDOT announces commercial vehicle travel restrictions for winter weather

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) plans to implement weather-related commercial vehicle travel restrictions this weekend.

Ahead of an impending winter storm, PennDOT announced the following travel restrictions:

Tier 2: Empties & Loaded Tandem Trailers w/o Chains or ATD Onboard are not permitted on the following roadways.

Effective at 5 p.m. January 5, 2025

• I-376 between Exit 36: BRIGHTON and PA Turnpike
• I-579 between I-376 and PA 28
• I-579 between PA 28 and (End of I – 579)
• I-70 between WV Line and Exit 57: NEW STANTON – HUNKER
• I-79 between WV Line and Exit 77: I-76/TURNPIKE – YOUNGSTOWN OH/HARRISBURG

Effective at 12 a.m. on January 6, 2025

• I-81 between MD Line and Exit 89: I-78 EAST – ALLENTOWN
• I-83 between MD Line and I-81

Make sure to check 511pa.com for the most up-to-date travel information from PennDOT.