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Pennsylvania testing new traffic restriction plan this winter
The draft plan is a five-tiered process that restricts travel by vehicles based on the severity of the weather and highway conditions. The first tier limits travel by certain kinds of vehicles, including some trucks, while the fifth is a complete travel ban for all vehicles except emergency response vehicles.
November 18, 2019
Business
PennDOT looking to ease burden of highway truck restrictions this winter
Alexis Campbell, press secretary for PennDOT, recently said the department heard the frustration the trucking industry felt last year. She said the agency is going to “make sure that the way that we’re implementing the restrictions makes sense” and helps truckers plan ahead better.
October 22, 2019
Parking
Pennsylvania seeks feedback on truck parking
Through PennDOT’s Public-Private Partnership (P3) Office, the agency is looking for feedback to potentially help develop future statewide or regional projects addressing commercial truck parking in the state.
December 3, 2018
Business
Nearly 800 miles of Pennsylvania highways receive speed limit increase
Nearly 800 miles of turnpike and highway in Pennsylvania now have a speed limit of 70 miles per hour, up from 65, as of Tuesday.
May 4, 2016
Business
Pennsylvania tolls to rise
Tolls on most Pennsylvania toll roads will increase 3 percent for E-ZPass customers and 10 percent for cash payers.
July 20, 2010
Business
Pa. I-80 tolling rejected
The Federal Highway Administration turned down the state’s application because it would have used funds for projects other than I-80.
April 7, 2010
Business
Pennsylvania to exempt farm trucks from safety rules
Pennsylvania updated its safety regulations to comply with federal law after a federal audit cited non-compliance issues.
April 4, 2010
Business
1 death in 50-vehicle pileup on I-80
Most of the interstates closed because of the blizzard in Pennsylvania have reopened except for I-78.
February 10, 2010
Business
Pennsylvania’s I-80 tolling foes continue fight
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently said a decision on the state’s application to toll would be reached soon.
January 25, 2010
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