{"id":121195,"date":"2026-02-23T13:03:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T13:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/121195\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T13:03:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T13:03:11","slug":"new-jersey-travel-ban-extended-for-most-roads-septa-suspends-bus-and-regional-rail-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/121195\/","title":{"rendered":"New Jersey travel ban extended for most roads, SEPTA suspends bus and Regional Rail service"},"content":{"rendered":"

A major winter storm<\/a> continues to blanket southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.<\/p>\n

While the heaviest snow has ended, most areas could pick up several more inches<\/a> by the time the storm completely tapers off later Monday.<\/p>\n

Travel restrictions are in effect across all three states, and most public transit service has been suspended for Monday.<\/p>\n

Pennsylvania driving restrictions<\/p>\n

A travel ban is not in effect in Pennsylvania, but drivers have been asked by PennDOT to stay off roads as crews work to clear snow throughout the day Monday.<\/p>\n

However, speed restrictions are in place on numerous roads and highways<\/p>\n

Speeds reduced to 45 mph:<\/p>\n

Interstates 78, 80, 81, and 380U.S. 22Routes 33 and 309<\/p>\n

Tier 4 vehicle restrictions – no commercial vehicles permitted:<\/p>\n

I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway section) entire lengthI-78 entire lengthI-80 from I-81 to New JerseyI-84 entire lengthI-95 entire lengthI-295 entire lengthI-380 entire lengthI-476 entire lengthI-676 entire lengthRoute 33 entire lengthU.S. 22 from I-78 to New Jersey<\/p>\n

All tier restrictions on the Pennsylvania Turnpike were lifted shortly around 7:45 a.m.<\/p>\n

School buses, commercial buses, motor coaches, motorcycles, RVs\/motorhomes and passenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers are also not allowed to drive on these affected roadways while restrictions are in place.<\/p>\n

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro issued a disaster emergency declaration<\/a> on Sunday, which will allow the state to adjust resources needed in response to the storm.<\/p>\n

New Jersey driving restrictions<\/p>\n

A travel ban remains in effect until noon on most New Jersey roads Monday.<\/p>\n

According to the New Jersey State Police, the extended travel ban covers all roads except the New Jersey Turnpike on Feb. 23.<\/p>\n

All non-exempt vehicles are barred from driving on state, county, municipal and interstate roads while the travel restrictions are in effect.<\/p>\n

The state first put a travel ban in place at 9 p.m. Sunday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Delaware driving restrictions<\/p>\n

A Level 3 travel ban is in effect for Sussex County, Delaware. Under a Level 3 ban, only first responders, emergency personnel and essential workers are allowed on the roads.<\/p>\n

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency said the driving ban restrictions will remain in place until further notice as crews work to clear roads, many of which are still “impassable.”<\/p>\n

SEPTA suspends Regional Rail, bus service<\/p>\n

SEPTA has suspended all bus service, including G service, until further notice due to the storm.<\/p>\n

Regional Rail service is temporarily suspended Monday morning until safety inspections are complete on the tracks.<\/p>\n

T service is being diverted to 40th and Market streets, and M service is only operating between the 69th Street Transit Center and Radnor Station due to a downed tree.<\/p>\n

Service on the Market-Frankford (L), Broad Street (B) and Media-Sharon Hill (D) lines is operating as normal but delays and cancellations are possible.<\/p>\n

NJ Transit service suspended<\/p>\n

NJ Transit suspended all bus, light rail and Access Link services by 6 p.m. Sunday, and suspended all rail service by 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

The agency says rail service will stay suspended<\/a> through the start of the day Monday, and all other services will resume as conditions allow.<\/p>\n

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