Speed limits restored on certain Pa. highways

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has lifted the speed-limit restrictions that were in place on interstate highways in northwestern Pennsylvania.

Due to the winter storm that impacted the region, speed limits were reduced earlier today to 45 mph on interstate highways. The roads listed below have been restored to their posted speed limits:

Interstate 79 in Erie, Crawford and Mercer counties;

Interstate 90 in Erie County;

Interstate 86 in Erie County;

Interstate 376 in Mercer County;

Interstate 80 in Venango and Mercer counties.

PennDOT is continuing to treat roadways in the area and will continue until roads are clear.