Pocono traffic: Vehicle restrictions start Saturday afternoon as winter storm arrives

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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission have announced plans for vehicle restrictions on Pennsylvania highways ahead of this weekend's winter storm.

Tier 1 restrictions

As of Friday afternoon, planned Tier 1 restrictions in the Poconos and surrounding areas include:

  • Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeastern Extension (I-476) from Lehigh Valley (Exit 56) to Clarks Summit (Exit 130)

  • I-81 from I-78 to New York

  • I-80 from Exit 173 (in Clinton County) to New Jersey

  • I-84, entire length

  • I-380, entire length

  • Route 33, entire length

  • U.S. 22 from I-78 to New Jersey

These Tier 1 restrictions are expected to start at 2 p.m. Saturday.

The following types of vehicles are not permitted on roadways under Tier 1 restrictions: Tractors without trailers; tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded enclosed trailers, open trailers or tank trailers; tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded tandem trailers; enclosed unloaded or lightly loaded cargo delivery trucks/box trucks that meet the definition of a commercial motor vehicle; passenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers; recreational vehicles/motorhomes; school buses, commercial buses and motor coaches; and motorcycles.

Related: East Stroudsburg declares snow emergency ahead of winter storm

Tier 3 restrictions

As of Friday afternoon, planned Tier 3 restrictions in the Poconos and surrounding areas include:

  • I-81 from I-80 to New York

  • I-84, entire length

  • I-380, entire length

These Tier 3 restrictions are expected to start at 4 p.m. Saturday.

In addition to the Tier 1 restrictions, no commercial vehicles are permitted on Tier 3 roadways except loaded single trailers with chains or approved alternate traction devices.

This article originally appeared on Pocono Record: PennDOT, Turnpike Commission announce vehicle restrictions for storm