PA closing for impending storm? No truck travel.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by me myself and I, Jan 18, 2019.

  1. poppapump1332

    poppapump1332 Road Train Member

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    Good for me I’ll be drinking beer here in pa in between working out lol!
     
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  3. Tombstone69

    Tombstone69 Road Train Member

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    I can remember coming down the NE extension in 12"of slush, 4 wheelers stuck everywhere.Just like everything else,Pa doesn't have a lot of money for snow removal.
     
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  4. Numb

    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    NY doing the same.

    New York Statewide Traffic | 511NY | New York Traffic | Commuter Information | Road Conditions

    New York State will be enacting a ban on all tractor trailers and buses on the following roads effective at 3pm on Saturday (1/19):
    DOT Highways:

    • I-88 from Binghamton to Albany
    • I-86/Route 17 from PA border to I-87 (entire length)
    • I-81 from PA Border to Canadian Border
    • I-84 from PA Border to CT Border
    • I-684 from I-287 to I-84
    • I-87 from Albany to Canadian Border
    • I-390 from I-86 to I-90
    • I-99 from PA Border to I-86
    • I-90 from Thruway Exit 24 to Berkshire Spur Exit B2 (through Capital District)
    • Route 219 from Peters Rd to I-90 (expressway section)
    • I-190 – full length (both Thruway and DOT sections)
    • I-290 – full length
    • Route 5 Skyway – I-190 to NY179 (Milestrip Rd)
    • Route 400 – Route 16 to I-90
    • I-390, I-490, I-590 around Rochester
    • Alternate Route 7 in Albany County
    Thruway facilities:
    • I-90 from PA line to Albany (Interchange 24)
    • I-87 from Albany (Interchange 24) to the NYC Line
    • I-287 (from Suffern to I-95)
    • Berkshire Spur from the Thruway Mainline to the Massachusetts line.
    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will be enacting the following restrictions effective Saturday (1/19) at noon:
    • Full Commercial Vehicle Ban, including buses on ALL Interstates except I-95 effective Saturday (1/19) at noon.
    • Speed Limit Restriction of 45 MPH will occur as conditions warrant throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
     
  5. stillwurkin

    stillwurkin Road Train Member

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    Lol. They were up late figuring up how to add to the gas & sky high diesel tax.
     
  6. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    Do you know when they will lift the New York ban?
     
  7. Gdog66223

    Gdog66223 Road Train Member

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    That means everybody is gonna be parked on I81 in VA...
     
  8. MACK E-6

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    He’s got two more mountains to cross on 70 after Hancock, depending on how far east he’s coming.
     
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  9. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    Winchester va, scoot down 522 usually
     
  10. Jeff2011

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    Anyone know if the fuel haulers are exempt from the ban in NJ?
     
  11. JoeyJunk

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    Pittsburgh area has received nothing but rain.
     
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