Travel restrictions in New Jersey, Pennsylvania due to winter storm

CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ (WPVI) -- There are several travel restrictions in New Jersey and Pennsylvania due to the latest winter storm.

AccuWeather is forecasting snow for the entire region, with parts of South Jersey and Delaware seeing as much as 6 inches.

Officials are warning that overnight conditions could make for a slick commute on Wednesday morning.

PennDOT reduces speed limits

PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on the following highways:

• Interstates 76, 95, 295, 476, 676.

• U.S. Routes 1, 30, 202, 422.

• State Routes 63, 100 Spur and 309.

Restrictions will be lifted as quickly as possible when conditions are safe

Travel in New Jersey

Commercial vehicle restrictions on multiple interstate highways in New Jersey went into effect Tuesday at 4 p.m. It applies to all tractor-trailers, empty straight CDL-weighted trucks, passenger vehicles pulling trailer, recreational vehicles and motorcycles.

Those interstate highways include:

• I-76 (entire length)

• I-195 (entire length)

• I-295 (entire length)

• I-676 (entire length)

The restrictions, however, do not apply to the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway or the Atlantic City Expressway.

Trucks that are already in New Jersey when the travel restrictions go into place are encouraged to pull off in truck stops to wait out the storm. However, they are advised to not park on the shoulders of roadways.

Drivers are urged to avoid or delay unnecessary travel Tuesday night into Wednesday, with residual effects expected for the morning commute.

The steadiest snow is expected to fall in Delaware and South Jersey between 8 p.m. on Tuesday and 1 a.m. on Wednesday. It will wrap up early Wednesday morning.

The snow exits from NW to SE between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Wednesday but there will be lingering impacts, according to Action News meteorologists.

However, the relief won't be long with another system moving in later in the day on Wednesday.

The second system features mainly rain through South Jersey and Delaware. A wintry mix is likely northwest of I-95 initially before transitioning to rain.

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Both systems are expected to move out just in time for Valentine's Day, and more importantly, the Eagles Super Bowl parade!