PennDOT Encourages Motorists to Get Ready for Winter Travel
During storms, interstates and expressways are PennDOT’s primary focus and equipment may be redirected to these routes during significant winter events.
As the winter and holiday travel seasons approach, PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch announced that the department has 5,400 operators and more than 2,250 trucks ready for winter weather, and encouraged motorists to join in preparations for the season. “PennDOT’s primary goal during winter weather is keeping our nearly 40,000 miles of roadway passable, which means they won’t necessarily be free of ice and snow during storms,” Schoch said. “Getting through winter safely is a shared responsibility between us and our customers, so I encourage motorists to be sure they’re ready for whatever conditions we’ll face this winter.” During storms, interstates and expressways are PennDOT’s primary focus and equipment may be redirected to these routes …
