At 6 a.m., a ban on buses and other commercial vehicles will be in effect on Interstate 70 in Fulton County, from the Maryland state line to the Turnpike, and on Interstate 99, from Interstate 80 to the Turnpike.<doc-sep>PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission have issued phased vehicle bans and restrictions for Wednesday as a winter storm hits across Pennsylvania. As of 6 a.m. Wednesday, commercial vehicles (including buses) were banned from I-70 in Fulton County, and I-99 from I-80 to the turnpike. At that time, specific vehicles will be prohibited on I-80, from I-79 to the I-99 interchange, and on the turnpike from the New Stanton exit (#75) east to the Carlisle exit (#226). The ban affects: empty, straight CDL-weighted trucks all Large Combination Vehicles (double trailers) tractors hauling empty trailers any trailers pulled by motorcycles, passenger vehicles, pickup trucks or SUVs all motorcycles all recreational vehicles and RVs. At noon, the vehicles listed above will be prohibited from: Route 22 Route 33, from I-78 to I-80 I-78 The Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76, I-276), from I-81 to I-95 (exit 43) I-76, turnpike and non-turnpike, from New Stanton to Philadelphia I-80, from I-99 to the New Jersey state line I-81, from the Maryland state line to the New York state line I-83, from the Maryland state line to I-81 I-84 I-176 I-180 I-276 I-283 I-295 I-380 I-476 (non-turnpike, turnpike and the northeast extension), from the Mid County exit (#20) to the Clarks Summit exit (#131) I-676 A 45-mph speed restriction may be in place on all roads during those timeframes, and may be implemented sooner depending on the weather. ❄️ Snow is coming down on the West Shore (Mechanicsburg) and PennDot crews continue to pre-treat the roads with some salt and brine. @WGAL pic.twitter.com/6AC4G7cXHi — Matt Barcaro (@MattBarcaroWGAL) February 20, 2019 Sarah Cassi may be reached at scassi@lehighvalleylive.com. Follow her on Twitter @SarahCassi. Find lehighvalleylive.com on Facebook.<doc-sep>Check out the latest updated weather story here. UPDATE, 6 a.m.,Thursday: PennDOT has lifted the speed limit restrictions that were in place on major highways in south central Pennsylvania on Wednesday, Feb. 20. UPDATE, 6:30 p.m.: Empty, straight CDL-weighted trucks; double trailers, tractors hauling empty trailers, vehicles pulling trailers, motorcycles and recreational vehicles and RVs can travel on the Pennsylvania Turnpike from New Stanton to the New Jersey line, I-176 and I-295. The state Department of Transportation and the PA Turnpike have set vehicle restrictions that began at 6 a.m. Wednesday, with more at 8 a.m. And they could change as the weather evolves. At 6 a.m. Wednesday, a full commercial vehicle ban, including buses, was put in place on Interstate 70 in Fulton County, from the Maryland line to the turnpike; on I-99 from I-80 to the turnpike; and on I-80 from I-79 to the I-99 interchange. Also beginning at 6 a.m. Wednesday, on I-80 from I-79 to the I-99 interchange and on the Turnpike from New Stanton (exit 75) east to Carlisle (exit 226), the Turnpike will prohibit: empty, straight CDL-weighted trucks all Large Combination Vehicles (double trailers) tractors hauling empty trailers any trailers pulled by motorcycles, passenger vehicles, pickup trucks or SUVs all motorcycles all recreational vehicles and RVs At noon on Wednesday, PennDOT and the PA Turnpike will prohibit only empty, straight CDL-weighted trucks, all Large Combination Vehicles (double trailers); tractors hauling empty trailers; any trailers pulled by motorcycles, passenger vehicles, pickup trucks or SUVs; all motorcycles; and all recreational vehicles and RVs on the following roadways: PA Turnpike (I-76, I-276) from I-81 to I-95 (Exit 43) I-76 (Turnpike and non-Turnpike, New Stanton to Philadelphia) I-78 full length from I-81 to the New Jersey state line I-80 from I-99 to the New Jersey state line I-81 from the Maryland state line to the New York state line I-83 from the Maryland state line to I-81 I-84 full length from I-81 to the New York state line I-176 I-180 full length from Route 220/U.S. 15 to I-80 I-276 (PA Turnpike) I-283 I-295 I-380 full length from I-81 to I-80 I-476 (non-Turnpike, full length) I-476 (PA Turnpike, Northeast Ext.) from Mid County (exit 20) to Clarks Summit (exit 131) I-676 Route 22 from I-78 to the New Jersey state line Route 33 from I-78 to I-80 A 45 mph speed restriction will be in place on all roadways with vehicle restrictions at least during those time frames and may be implemented sooner and on non-vehicle-restricted roadways as well. As of 8 a.m. on Wednesday, PennDOT reduced the speed limit to 45 mph on the following highways: U.S. Route 11 in Franklin, Cumberland and Perry counties U.S. Route 15 in Adams, York and Cumberland counties U.S. Route 22/322 in Perry County U.S. Route 22/322 in Dauphin County from Perry County to Interstate 81 Interstate 78 in Lebanon County Interstate 81 in Franklin, Cumberland, Dauphin and Lebanon counties Interstate 83 in York, Cumberland and Dauphin counties Interstate 283 in Dauphin County Route 283 in Dauphin and Lancaster counties Route 581 in Cumberland County U.S. Route 30 in York and Lancaster counties U.S. Route 222 in Lancaster County Drivers can check road conditions by visiting www.511PA.com, which is free and available 24 hours a day to provide traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 860 traffic cameras. Users can also see plow truck statuses and travel alerts along a specific route using the “Check My Route” tool. More:Roads are 'going to be a mess' from 4-6 inches of snow, sleet Wednesday afternoon, evening There is also a 511PA app for smartphones. Drivers should be prepared with things like nonperishable food, water, first aid supplies, warm clothing, a blanket, a cellphone charger and a small snow shovel. Other items specific to their needs, like medications, should be added to that list of items to have with them. They also should clear their vehicle of ice and snow before winter travel. If snow or ice falls from a moving vehicle and strikes another vehicle or pedestrian causing death or serious bodily injury, the driver could receive a $200 to $1,000 fine. Motorists should also be mindful of crews out working on the roads and clearing snow and ice. When you see a plow while driving: Stay at least six car lengths behind an operating plow truck and remember that the main plow is wider than the truck. Be alert since plow trucks generally travel much more slowly than other traffic. When a plow truck is traveling toward you, move as far away from the center of the road as is safely possible, and remember that snow can obscure the actual snow plow width. Never try to pass or get between several trucks plowing side by side in a "plow train." The weight of the snow thrown from the plow can quickly cause smaller vehicles to lose control, creating a hazard for nearby vehicles. Never travel next to a plow truck since there are blind spots where the operator can't see, and they can occasionally be moved sideways when hitting drifts or heavy snowpack. Keep your lights on to help the operator better see your vehicle. Also remember that under Pennsylvania state law, vehicle lights must be on every time a vehicle's wipers are on due to inclement weather. PennDOT also reminds that you can report an accident or other emergency on the PA Turnpike by dialing *11 on your mobile phone. If there is an accident, move the car out of travel lane and onto the shoulder, if possible, and stay in the vehicle. More information about PA Turnpike conditions can be found at www.paturnpike.com/travel/twitter.aspx or by clicking on the travel ticker on www.PATurnpike.com. See a map of planned restrictions at www.penndot.gov, and when restrictions are effective, they can be viewed at www.511PA.com. More:Snow days: York County school districts adjust schedules with the weather<doc-sep>
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and PA Turnpike announced road restrictions for Wednesday morning’s commute due to anticipated snowfall, sleet or freezing rain. At 6 a.m. on Wednesday, a full commercial vehicle ban (including buses) will be in place on I-70 in Fulton County (from the Maryland state line to the Turnpike); I-99 from I-80 to the Turnpike; and I-80 from I-79 to the I-99 interchange. Also at that time, on I-80 from I-79 to the I-99 interchange and on the Turnpike from New Stanton (exit 75) east to Carlisle (exit 226), the following vehicles will be prohibited: empty, straight CDL-weighted trucks; all Large Combination Vehicles (double trailers); tractors hauling empty trailers; any trailers pulled by motorcycles, passenger vehicles, pickup trucks or SUVs; all motorcycles; and all recreational vehicles and RVs. At noon on Wednesday, PennDOT and the Turnpike will prohibit only empty, straight CDL-weighted trucks; all Large Combination Vehicles (double trailers); tractors hauling empty trailers; any trailers pulled by motorcycles, passenger vehicles, pickup trucks or SUVs; all motorcycles; and all recreational vehicles and RVs on the following roadways: PA Turnpike (I-76, I-276, I-95) from I-81 to I-95 (Exit 43); I-76 (Turnpike and non-Turnpike, New Stanton to Philadelphia); I-78 full length from I-81 to the New Jersey state line; I-80 from I-99 to the New Jersey state line; I-81 from the Maryland state line to the New York state line; I-83 from the Maryland state line to I-81; I-84 full length from I-81 to the New York state line; I-176; I-180 full length from Route 220/U.S. 15 to I-80; I-276; PA Turnpike I-283; I-295; I-380 full length from I-81 to I-80; I-476 (non-Turnpike, full length); I-476 (PA Turnpike, Northeast Ext.) from Mid County (exit 20) to Clarks Summit (exit 131); I-676; Route 22 from I-78 to the New Jersey state line; and Route 33 from I-78 to I-80. A 45-mph speed restriction will be in place on all roadways with vehicle restrictions at least during those timeframes and may be implemented sooner and on non-vehicle-restricted roadways as well.