PennDOT Lifts Vehicle Restrictions on Sections of I-80

CLEARFIELD, PA – As winter conditions lessen, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is lifting certain vehicle restrictions on I-80 in the north central region of Pennsylvania. The speed limit reduction remains in place.

Effective at 8 a.m. Friday, Level 1 vehicle restrictions have been lifted on the following roadways:

1. Interstate 80 eastbound and westbound from the Ohio state line to I-99 at the Bellefonte/161 interchange in Centre County. In PennDOT District 2, this covers both directions of I-80 in Clearfield County and most of Centre County.

Level 1 restrictions include:

• 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 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.

Although PennDOT crews will be out treating roadways, the department’s primary goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of ice and snow.

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, motorists should never attempt to pass a truck while it is plowing or spreading winter materials.