Politics & Government

Normal Speed Limits Restored on Roadways

PennDOT had reduced speed limits to 45 mph on all interstates and several other routes in the region.

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PennDOT has lifted the speed limit restrictions that were in place on several roadways in the region. 

Due to the winter storm impacting the region, speed limits were reduced Thursday to 45 mph on all interstates and several other routes in the region. All speeds are restored to their usual posted limits.

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PennDOT is continuing to treat roadways in the area and will continue until roads are clear. 

Motorists can check road conditions on more than 2,900 miles of state roads by calling 511 or visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, average traffic speeds on urban interstates and access to more than 670 traffic cameras. The 511 site also provides easy-to-use, color-coded winter road conditions for all interstates and other routes covered in the 511 reporting network. Regional Twitter alerts are also available on the 511PA website.

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For more winter driving tips and information on how PennDOT treats winter storms, visitwww.dot.state.pa.us/winter.


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