The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation lifted the temporary tier restrictions on all interstates in Northeast Pennsylvania, including Interstate 80, Interstate 81, Interstate 84, and Interstate 380 in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming counties, as of 9 a.m.
Speed limits will continue to be restricted to 45 mph on these roadways for all vehicles while the vehicle restrictions are in place, and commercial vehicles not affected by the restrictions must move to the right lane. Additional speed restrictions on other interstates could be added depending on changing conditions.
Previously, PennDOT revised some travel restrictions earlier Monday morning for certain vehicles on highways in Northeast Pennsylvania.
PennDOT changed the temporary Tier 4 restrictions on certain vehicles to Tier 3 and Tier 1 restrictions.
The following vehicle restrictions are in effect in accordance with Tier 3 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan.
For Interstate 84 in Lackawanna, Pike, and Wayne counties, on roadways with Tier 3 restrictions in place, no commercial vehicles are permitted except loaded single trailers with chains or approved alternate traction devices. Additionally, all school buses, commercial buses, motor coaches, motorcycles, RVs/motorhomes and passenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers are not permitted on affected roadways while restrictions are in place.
Additionally, there are vehicle restrictions in effect in accordance with Tier 1 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan.
For Interstate 80 in Luzerne County, Interstate 81 in Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Susquehanna counties, and Interstate 380 in Lackawanna and Wayne counties, under Tier 1 restrictions, the following vehicles are not permitted on affected roadways: tractors without trailers, tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded enclosed trailers, open trailers, or tank trailers; tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded tandem trailers, enclosed unloaded or lightly loaded cargo delivery trucks/box trucks that meet the definition of a CMV, passenger vehicles (cars, SUV’s, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers, recreational vehicles/motorhomes, school buses, commercial buses, and motor coaches, and motorcycles.
Speed limits will be restricted to 45 mph on these roadways for all vehicles while the vehicle restrictions are in place, and commercial vehicles not affected by the restrictions must move to the right lane. Additional speed restrictions on other interstates could be added depending on changing conditions.