Speed reduced on Western Pennsylvania interstate highways due to storm
PennDOT announces 45 mph limit on I-376, I-279, I-579, I-70, I-79, and Route 28
Updated: 6:25 PM EST Dec 13, 2025
PennDOT has reduced speed limits on several major roads and highways in western Pennsylvania because of the snowstorm Saturday.LIVE DRIVE 4: See road conditions as snow falls in Western PennsylvaniaDue to the snow, PennDOT says there is a 45 mph speed limit on:Interstate 79 (Washington, Greene, Lawrence counties)I-376 (Parkway East and Parkway West in Allegheny County)I-279 (Parkway North in Allegheny County)I-579 (Allegheny County)Route 28 (Allegheny County)I-376 (Beaver Valley Expressway in Beaver County)I-70 (Washington and Westmoreland counties)During this time, commercial vehicles must move to the right lane. Winter weather alerts: Read the alert for your countyInteractive radar: Track the snowInteractive traffic: Check the roadsSevere weather alerts: Get FREE alerts to your phone or emailIn its speed limit announcement, PennDOT said, “Although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, the department’s primary goal is to keep roads passable, and they will not completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways throughout the storm until precipitation stops and roads are clear.”
PITTSBURGH —
PennDOT has reduced speed limits on several major roads and highways in western Pennsylvania because of the snowstorm Saturday.
LIVE DRIVE 4: See road conditions as snow falls in Western Pennsylvania
Due to the snow, PennDOT says there is a 45 mph speed limit on:
Interstate 79 (Washington, Greene, Lawrence counties)I-376 (Parkway East and Parkway West in Allegheny County)I-279 (Parkway North in Allegheny County)I-579 (Allegheny County)Route 28 (Allegheny County)I-376 (Beaver Valley Expressway in Beaver County)I-70 (Washington and Westmoreland counties)
During this time, commercial vehicles must move to the right lane.
In its speed limit announcement, PennDOT said, “Although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, the department’s primary goal is to keep roads passable, and they will not completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways throughout the storm until precipitation stops and roads are clear.”