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TRAVEL ALERT: Speed Limits Reduced on PA Roads With More Snow Coming
Motorists are urged to avoid unnecessary travel as much as 8 inches could fall in eastern Pennsylvania on Wednesday and Thursday.
The speed limit has been lowered on a number of area roads as snow, sleet and slush make for a slippery Tuesday evening commute.
“PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel,” the transit agency said Tuesday evening.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has reduced the speed limit to 45 mph on the following area roadways:
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- Interstates 76, 95, 476, 676
- U.S. Routes 1, 30, 202, 422
- State Routes 63, 100 Spur and 309.
Snow, sleet and freezing rain are expected to cause travel problems Tuesday afternoon and night, according to the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service says:
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- Snow and sleet accumulations: Pennsylvania will get mostly a coating into Tuesday evening, then 4 to 8 inches possible Wednesday night and Thursday. The amount of snow accumulation Wednesday night and Thursday will depend on how quickly the rain changes to snow and if sleet lasts longer during the transition.
- Ice accumulations: A light glaze through Tuesday evening.
- Timing: Possibly heavy snow at times on Wednesday night and continuing Thursday
In parts of the Northeast, “ prolonged icing could lead to downed trees and power outages,’’ according to Accuweather.
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