PennDOT removes vehicle restrictions on Interstate 80, reopens I-80 in Clinton County
CLEARFIELD, PA – PennDOT Thursday afternoon lifted the temporary restriction on certain vehicles from traveling on Interstate 80 in north central Pennsylvania.
Additionally, I-80 westbound at mile marker 185 in Clinton County reopened at approximately 2:15 p.m.
Due to winter storm Diaz impacting the region, PennDOT temporarily restricted certain vehicles from using Interstate 80 earlier Thursday to help ensure that the interstates remained open during the most challenging conditions of the winter storm.
The vehicle restrictions reflected Level 1 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan (PDF). Speed limits are restricted to 45 mph on I-80 in Clinton County for all vehicles, and commercial vehicles not affected by other roadway restrictions must move to the right lane. Speed limits are restricted to 55 mph on I-80 in Clearfield County.
Vehicle restrictions reflecting Level 3 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan (PDF) remain in effect on Interstate 99 in the north central region. On roadways with Tier 3 restrictions in place, no commercial vehicles are permitted EXCEPT loaded single trailers and/or loaded enclosed cargo delivery/box trucks with chains or approved Alternate Traction Devices. Additionally, all school buses, commercial buses, motor coaches, motorcycles, RVs/motorhomes and passenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers are not permitted on affected roadways while restrictions are in place.
