HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — With the forecasted winter weather expected to hit the area Friday evening, PennDOT is planning to implement restrictions on Pennsylvania highways.

PennDOT said it expects to put restrictions in place at 10 a.m. for the following roads:

Interstate 81, south of I-83

All Pennsylvania interstates west of I-81, including PA Turnpike I-76, PA Turnpike I-70 and all western PA Turnpike extensions

Meanwhile, there are other restrictions expected to be put in place at 2 p.m. for the below listed roads:

U.S. 22 between I-78 to Route 33

All Pennsylvania interstates east of I-81, including PA Turnpike I-76 and all eastern PA Turnpike extensions

These will be tier 3 restrictions, meaning no commercial vehicles are permitted except loaded single trailers with chains or approved alternate traction devices. Also, all school buses, commercial buses, motor coaches, motorcycles, RV/motorhomes and passenger vehicles towing trailers are not permitted on impacted roadways.

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PennDOT said it will have crews actively pre-treating roadways where needed ahead of the storm and offered the following tips for drivers who encounter a snow squall or blowing and drifting snow:

Slow down gradually and drive at a speed that suits conditions.

Turn on your headlights. If caught in a snow squall, turn on your hazard lights.

Stay in your lane and increase your following distance.

Stay alert, keep looking as far ahead as possible and be patient.

Do not drive distracted; your full attention is required.

Use your defroster and wipers.

Keep windows and mirrors free of snow and ice.

During whiteouts, come to a complete stop only when you can safely pull off the roadway.

Do not stop in the flow of traffic since this could cause a chain-reaction collision.

Do not pass a vehicle moving slowly or speed up to get away from a vehicle that is following too closely.

Always buckle up and never drive impaired.

Have an emergency kit handy. Here are some suggestions of what you could include in your emergency kit.

Preliminary data shows that last winter there were 8,329 crashes, 29 fatalities and 2,959 injuries on snowy, slushy or ice-covered roadways, according to PennDOT. There were 11 of those fatalities that weren’t wearing a seat belt and 17 of them were when a driver was going too fast for the conditions and went out of their lane.

Drivers are urged to check conditions before heading out by visiting 511PA’s website.

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