A speed reduction is place on U.S. Route 219 in McKean, Elk and Clearfield counties.
Due to weather conditions, motorists are to reduce their speed to 45 mph, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced.
The same speed reduction is also in place on Interstate 80 in Clearfield, Centre and Clinton counties and Interstate 99 from the Maryland state line through Centre County.
These speed restrictions will be in place until further notice. PennDOT will issue an update when the restrictions are lifted.
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.
A vehicle emergency kit should be prepared or restocked containing items such as non-perishable food, water, first-aid supplies, warm clothes, a blanket, cell phone charger and a small snow shovel. Motorists should tailor their kits to any specific needs that they or their families have such as baby supplies, extra medication and pet supplies.
Motorists should be aware that all vehicles should be fully clear of ice and snow before winter travel. If snow or ice is dislodged or falls from a moving vehicle and strikes another vehicle or pedestrian causing death or serious bodily injury, the operator of that vehicle could receive a $200 to $1,000 fine.
For more winter driving tips and information on how PennDOT treats winter storms, visit www.PennDOT.gov/winter.
