PennDOT, PA Turnpike

PennDOT, Pa. Turnpike update vehicle restrictions ahead of overnight winter storm
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), and the Pa. Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) have updated planned vehicle restrictions in response to updated weather forecasts. Motorists should avoid unnecessary travel during the storm and to exercise caution when driving,
PennDOT says pretreating roads before winter weather works
PennDOT in York County says pretreating the roads was a big help in Wednesday night's storm. It said salt brine helped reduce the build-up of sleet and freezing rain.
PennDOT, turnpike win award for work zone safety
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation received the 2025 Grand Conceptor Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering
PennDOT announces speed restrictions on PA roadways
On Sunday night, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced speed restrictions would be in place for portions of some Pennsylvania roadways. PennDOT is urging drivers to avoid unnecessary travel,
PennDOT pretreats roads ahead of winter storm
Since the temperatures are expected to be below freezing, ice will form easily on some roads, bridges and highway ramps.
PennDOT reduces speed limit on highways due to winter storm
UPDATE: PennDOT has since restored speed limits on all area highways. Due to Thursday morning's winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on highways in the area. There were also Tier 4 vehicle restrictions, which means no commercial vehicles, in effect in our area. Those were lifted just before 10 a.m.
PennDOT, Pa. Turnpike announce road restrictions ahead of snow, sleet conditions [update]
The Pennsylvania Department of transportation and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission have issued roadway restrictions ahead of a winter storm which is expected to result in dangerous road conditions Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
PA road restrictions for winter storm: Tractor-trailers, other vehicles prohibited on many highways
PennDOT and the PA Turnpike are restricting tractor-trailers and other vehicles during the winter storm Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
PennDOT pre-treating roads for expected winter storm
An ice storm is predicted to cover a swath of the Midwest and Northeast from Iowa to Pennsylvania. Here's what Hoosiers can expect. A winter storm is making its way east, bringing with it enough energy to disperse a variety of winter conditions,
PennDOT says unnecessary travel should be avoided because of icy conditions
Trucks will be prohibited on I-81 from the Maryland line to Interstate 80 near Wilkes-Barre beginning at 7 p.m. Feb. 5.
PennDOT updates speed, vehicle restrictions on central Pa. highways
PennDOT has lifted vehicle restrictions and returned normal speed limits on major roadways after an icy morning in central ...
News 8 rides along with PennDOT crew
PennDOT workers have been hard at work preparing for the latest winter storm in South-Central Pennsylvania. The Trump ...
PennDOT and West Penn Power talk difficulties ahead of ice storms
"Fortunately, we don’t get ice very often, but when we do, it can cause a lot of damage," West Penn Power spokesperson Todd ...
PennDOT has neglected to consult New York on the fate of Skinners Falls Bridge| PennLive letters
Shapiro and PennDOT must prioritize collaboration with NY to develop a plan that ensures public safety and respects both ...
PennDOT prepares for potential overnight snow and ice
After a few days of "nicer" weather, we're in for a potential winter blast overnight and that could cause problems for your ...
PennDOT, PA DUI Association, Big Shot Bob's remind drivers to stay sober during Super Bowl weekend
Football fans may be celebrating at parties and sports bars. PennDOT is urging drivers to prioritize safety on the roads.