PennDOT Reduces Speed Limit on Interstate 99 in Response to Winter Storm Izzy
Clearfield, PA – Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on Interstate 99 in Centre County to 45 mph.
Under Tier 2 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 loaded tandem trailers unless there are chains or another approved Alternate Traction Device on board
• Enclosed cargo delivery 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.
On roadways with speed restrictions, commercial vehicles not affected by restrictions on these or other roadways must move to the right lane.
The purpose of the restriction is to help ensure the interstates remain open during the most challenging conditions of the winter storm. When conditions improve, PennDOT will remove the travel restrictions.
Although PennDOT crews are treating roadways, the department’s primary goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways throughout the storm until precipitation stops and roads are clear.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following
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MEDIA CONTACT: Timothy Nebgen, 814-360-3838
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