PennDOT Reduces Speed Limits on Several Area Roadways

PennDOT Reduces Speed Limits on Several Area Roadways

2/9/2017-KING OF PRUSSIA

Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing
the
speed limit on several roadways in the region.

PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must
head
out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on the following highways:

• Interstates 76, 95, 476, 676;
• U.S. Routes 1, 30, 202, 422; and
• State Routes 63, 100 Spur and 309.

Although PennDOT crews have been 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.

While PennDOT recommends not traveling during winter storms, motorists can
check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded
winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which
is
free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather

forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 770 traffic
cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and
Android
devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts
accessible
on the 511PA website.

The department also asks motorists to allow plenty of space when driving
near
plow trucks. Also, for their own safety and the safety of plow operators,
motorists should never attempt to pass a truck while it is plowing or
spreading
winter materials.

PennDOT reminds motorists to pack an emergency kit for their vehicles. A
basic
kit should include non-perishable food, water, blanket, small shovel and
warm
clothes. When preparing an emergency kit, motorists should take into
account
special needs of passengers such as baby food, pet supplies or medications
and
pack accordingly.

PennDOT also reminds citizens that downloadable materials, including home
and
car emergency kit checklists and emergency plan templates, are available at

www.ReadyPA.org or by downloading the free ReadyPA app for Apple or Android

devices. Citizens can also find information about getting involved in local

emergency response efforts and other volunteer opportunities through the
ReadyPA website.

For more winter driving tips and information on how PennDOT treats winter
storms, visit www.PennDOT.gov/winter.

Follow Local PennDOT Information on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAPhilly.

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