Restrictions on most interstates beginning at 8 PM.
PennDOT is imposing a ban on empty straight CDL-weighted trucks, tractors hauling double trailers, tractors hauling empty trailers, trailers pulled by passenger vehicles or pick-up trucks, motorcycles and recreational vehicles, or RVs, on:
– Interstate 476 between the Turnpike and Interstate 95.
– Interstate 76 across the state, which includes the Schuylkill Expressway and the East-West Turnpike mainline.
– Interstates 276 and 476, a portion of the mainline Turnpike in southeastern Pennsylvania and the entire Northeastern Extension.
– Interstate 176 (entire length)
– Interstate 95 (entire length)
– Interstate 78 (entire length)
– Interstate 80 from the New Jersey line to the junction with Interstate 81.
– Interstate 81 from the Maryland line to the junction with Interstate 80.
– Interstate 99 (entire length)
– Interstate 79 from the Turnpike to Interstate 80.
In addition, also beginning at 8 PM, a full ban on commercial vehicles will be imposed on:
– Interstate 70, from the Maryland line to the Turnpike.
– Interstate 83 (entire length)
– Interstate 84 (entire length)
– Interstate 380 (entire length)
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A commercial vehicle is defined as a vehicle used for commerce and meets one of the following conditions:
– Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating, or gross vehicle weight or gross combination weight, of 17,001 pounds or more, whichever is greater.
– Is designed or used to transport more than 8 passengers (including the driver) for compensation.
– Is designed or used to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver, and is not used to transport passengers for compensation.
– Is a school bus.
– Is transporting hazardous materials which is required to be placarded in accordance with Department regulations.
Check www.511PA.com.