Speed Limits Restored On Philadelphia-Area Highways

PHILADELPHIA — PennDOT reinstated normal speed limits on several area highways Monday after snowy, hazardous conditions subsided in the region. (See latest forecast here.)

Early Monday, PennDOT lowered speed limits on:

• Interstate 95
• Interstate 476
• Interstate 295
• U.S. Route 1
• U.S. Route 30
• U.S. Route 202
• U.S. Route 42
• State Route 309

By about 2:50 p.m. Monday, PennDOT lifted speed restriction on all interstates and major highways across the Philadelphia region.

PennDOT said its crews will continue to treat highways. However, the department’s main goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT said it will continue to treat roadways throughout the storm until precipitation stops and roads are clear.

Drivers who must travel Monday should allow plenty of space when driving near plow trucks. Also, for their own safety and the safety of plow operators, drivers should never attempt to pass a truck while it is plowing or spreading winter materials.

PennDOT also said drivers should pack an emergency kit for their vehicles. Basic kits include non-perishable food, water, a blanket, a small shovel, and warm clothes. When preparing an emergency kit, drivers should take into account special needs of passengers such as baby food, pet supplies or medications and pack accordingly.