Traffic & Transit

Speed Limits Restored On Philadelphia-Area Highways

PennDOT said speed limits have been restored on highways in the region after snowy conditions dropped them down to 45 miles per hour.

PHILADELPHIA — Speed limits on several highways in the Philadelphia regions have been restored after snowy conditions forced reduced speeds.

The speed limits have been restored on the following highways after they were reduced to 45 miles per hour:

  • I-76 from PA Turnpike to New Jersey.
  • I-295, entire length.
  • I-476, PA Turnpike to I-95.
  • U.S. 1.
  • U.S. 30.
  • U.S. 422.
  • U.S 202 (Chester County).
  • Route 63.
  • Route 309.

PennDOT will continue to treat roadways throughout the storm until precipitation stops and roads are clear.

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The department asks drivers to give plenty of space when driving near plow trucks. Also, for their own safety and the safety of plow operators, drivers should never try to pass a truck while it is plowing or spreading winter materials.

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