PA State Police Return Speed Limits to Normal on All State Roads

Secondary Roads Still Being Treated; Motorists Urged to Use Caution as Conditions Merit

HARRISBURG, Pa., March 17, 2007; At noon today, the Pennsylvania State Police will restore posted speed limits to all roads. Motorists are urged to be aware of blowing and drifting snow, and exercise caution when driving on bridges, ramps and overpasses.

"While the speed limits on major interstates and arteries have been restored, conditions may be less than ideal for travel," said PA State Police Commissioner Jeffrey B. Miller. "Motorists are urged to use common sense in determining whether or not they need to be on the roadways."

According to the Department of Transportation, roads may not be completely free of snow and ice, but are passable and motorist should drive according to conditions. PennDOT crews continue to focus their efforts on restoring free travel to secondary roads, which in many areas remain snow-covered.

Speeds were reduced last night on all roads after PennDOT and the state police reported that many motorists were traveling at high speeds regardless of road and weather conditions, which lead to numerous crashes.

For all state roads, motorists are reminded that they can call 1-800- VISIT-PA for updated road conditions. Travelers can also call PennDOT's Interstate Road Condition Hotline at 1-888-783-6783 or 717-783-5186 for out- of-state callers.

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