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Vehicle restrictions planned for Thursday night ice storm

Thursday, February 24 by wcednews

UPDATE Harrisburg, PA – In response to changing forecasts related to expected winter weather and icy conditions across most of the state tonight, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is adjusting start times of planned implement vehicle restrictions on several Pennsylvania roadways and adding more roadways... Read More.

Some restrictions lifted on roadways as winter storm continues

Monday, January 17 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – With winter storm Izzy winding down, PennDOT is removing most roadway restrictions in north central Pennsylvania. The following is now in effect: Tier 2 restrictions have been lifted on I-80 through Clarion and Jefferson counties. The 45 mph speed reduction and commercial vehicles in right lane... Read More.

PennDOT adjusts, adds to planned roadway restrictions

Sunday, January 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – In anticipation of winter weather beginning later today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) are adjusting planned vehicle restrictions that were announced Saturday. Italicized information indicates a change from the January 14 announcement. Additional speed and vehicle restrictions... Read More.

Vehicle restrictions anticipated, avoid unnecessary travel for coming snow storm

Friday, January 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Ahead of snowy conditions, cold temperatures and high winds expected across most of the state this weekend, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) are advising motorists to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm. Additionally, the agencies anticipate... Read More.

Dept of Health: Businesses maintain option to require individuals to wear masks

Monday, May 17 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - Although the CDC and the Pennsylvania Department of Health say that fully vaccinated individuals are allowed to not wear a mask indoors or outdoors in most situations now, they remind you that private businesses absolutely still have the ability to continue to... Read More.

Effective April 4, gathering limits increase, fewer restrictions on restaurants and businesses

Tuesday, March 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - As COVID-19 cases have declined and vaccination rates are climbing, Governor Tom Wolf today announced the lifting of some targeted restrictions on restaurants and other businesses, as well as increased gathering limits. Effective April 4, restaurants may resume bar service; alcohol service... Read More.

State highways restricted due to icy roads Monday night, Tuesday morning

Monday, February 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – In response to winter weather and the potential for icy conditions through much of the state on Monday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) plan to implement restrictions on trucks and other vehicles on certain roadways... Read More.

Ban on indoors dining, school sports lifted today

Monday, January 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Some COVID-19 mitigation efforts are lifted today, including the ban on indoor dining and the ban on school extracurricular activities like sports. That does not mean that all restrictions have been lifted entirely... the efforts that were in effect before the stronger... Read More.

I-80, including in Clearfield County, temporarily restricts trucks due to ice

Friday, January 1 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Due to continued rain, potential snowfall, and expected drops in temperatures, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will temporarily restrict certain vehicles on I-80 in the north central region of Pennsylvania. Vehicle restrictions reflect Level 3 of the commonwealth’s weather event... Read More.

With icy weather conditions in Friday’s forecast, PennDOT says stay off the roads