PITTSBURGH (100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA) The winter weather and cold temperatures are expected to return to the area in the coming days, and PennDOT are expected to send out warnings and restrictions.
PennDOT and PA Turnpike Commission have announced the possibility of both Tier 2 and Tier 3 restrictions being enforced over the weekend.
Under Tier 2 restrictions certain vehicles are not permitted on the affected roadways.
Tractors without trailers;
Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded enclosed trailers, open trailers or tank trailers;
Tractors towing loaded tandem trailers unless there are chains or another approved Alternate Traction Device on board;
Enclosed cargo delivery 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; and
Motorcycles
Under Tier 3, no commercial vehicles are permitted except for those with approved Alternate Traction Devices and loaded single trailers.
The effected roadways and when are as follows:
Effective at 3:00 PM Sunday, January 16, vehicle restrictions are planned for the following roadways at Tier 2
· All interstates south of Interstate 80, not including Interstate 80;
· PA Turnpike I-76 (Mainline) from the Ohio border to the New Jersey border, including all western extensions;
· PA Turnpike Northeast Extension (I-476) from I-276 to I-80;
· The entire length of U.S. 22; and
· The entire length of Route 33.
Effective at 7:00 PM Sunday, January 16, vehicle restrictions are planned for the following roadways at Tier 2
· All interstates north of I-80, including I-80; and
· PA Turnpike Northeast Extension (I-476) from I-80 to Clarks Summit.
Effective at 7:00 PM Sunday, January 16, vehicle restrictions are planned for the following roadways at Tier 3
· I-70 east of I-79; and
· I-99.
Effective at 11:00 PM Sunday, January 16, vehicle restrictions are planned for the following roadways at Tier 3
· I-81 north of I-84;
· I-84; and
· I-380.
Beyond restrictions and warnings, PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid all unnecessary travel until everything is clear and safe.
