Pittsburgh, PA –PennDOT has lifted the speed
limit and right-lane-only commercial vehicle restrictions that were in place on
several roadways in Beaver and Lawrence counties.
Due to the winter
storm impacting the region, speed limits were reduced to 45 mph on Interstate
376 in Beaver County and Interstates 79 and 376, and Route 422 in Lawrence
County. All speeds are restored to their usual posted limits.
PennDOT
will continue to treat roadways throughout the storm until precipitation stops
and roads are clear.
While PennDOT recommends not traveling during winter
storms, 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,
which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings,
weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000
traffic cameras.
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.
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.
PennDOT
reminds motorists to pack an emergency kit for their vehicles. 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.Ready.PA.gov or by downloading the free ReadyPA app for Apple or
Android devices. Citizens can also find information about getting involved in
local emergency response efforts and other volunteer opportunities through the
ReadyPA website.
For more winter driving tips and information on how PennDOT
treats winter storms, visit www.PennDOT.gov/winter.
Follow PennDOT on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAPittsburgh
MEDIA CONTACT: Steve Cowan, 412-429-5010
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