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    PennDOT Restores Speed Limit on Several Area Roadways in Allegheny County

    Speed restrictions remain in Beaver, Lawrence counties

    January 01, 2026

    Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT has lifted the temporary speed limit restrictions placed on several roadways in Allegheny County.

    Due to the winter storm, speed limits were reduced to 45 mph on the following highways:

    Allegheny County

    • Interstates 79, 376 (Parkways East and West), 279 (Parkway North), and 579
    • Route 28

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

    Beaver County

    • Interstate 376 (Beaver Valley Expressway)

    Lawrence County

    • Interstates 79 and 376

    On roadways with speed restrictions, commercial vehicles not affected by restrictions on these or other roadways must move to the right lane.

    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 1,200 traffic cameras.

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

    Motorists should always 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 account for special needs of passengers such as baby food, pet supplies or medications and pack accordingly.

    More information about how to prepare for any type of emergency, including free downloadable checklists of items to keep in your home, car, and at work, and specific information for people with access and functional needs or pets, is available on the Ready PA webpage.

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

    Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. 

    PennDOT’s media center offers resources for organizations, community groups, or others who share safety information with their stakeholders. Social-media-sized graphics highlighting winter safety are among the available options.

    MEDIA CONTACT: Steve Cowan, 412-429-5010

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