Due to the severity of the storm, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is temporarily reducing speed limits on Interstate 86 and Interstate 90 in Erie County.
The speed has been reduced to 45 mph with commercial vehicles in the right lane only for the entire length of I-86 from the New York line to the I-90 interchange and on I-90 in Erie County from the Ohio state line to the New York state line.
Drivers are reminded to continue to use caution while traveling during winter weather conditions and to avoid unnecessary travel whenever possible.
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.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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 1,000 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.
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