New Jersey Planned Restrictions: UPDATE

The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management under the Division of the New Jersey State Police have issued a mandatory travel restriction, and ending 12:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026, in response to a major winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions, and strong winds across the state. Travel Restriction Details:

All non-exempt vehicles are prohibited from operating on state, county, municipal, and interstate roadways during this period. The New Jersey Turnpike is exempt from this restriction. Violators may face penalties under state law.

Exemptions: The travel restriction does not apply to:

Emergency and public safety vehicles and personnel Public works and snow removal crews Public transportation vehicles and personnel Government officials conducting official business Utility company vehicles and personnel Healthcare workers and urgent medical travel Personnel supporting emergency shelter operations and human services facilities Delivery of critical medical supplies and services to healthcare facilities News media Private snow removal contractors Patients seeking urgent critical care and their escorts Travel necessary to maintain critical infrastructure and essential services, including energy, fuel, food, pharmacies, and hardware stores Personnel supporting airline and airport operations

Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) Restrictions:

Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) has issued a restriction on all empty tractor-trailers across the following bridges, until further notice: 

• Betsy Ross Bridge
• Walt Whitman Bridge
• Ben Franklin Bridge
• Commodore Barry Bridge 

New York City Restrictions: 

NYCEM reports: Mayor Mamdani has issued a State of Emergency for New York City; a TRAVEL BAN is in effect BEGINNING AT 9PM due to dangerous blizzard conditions. All NON-ESSENTIAL VEHICLES are RESTRICTED from NYC roads until 12PM on 2/23. Vehicles are only permitted for essential & emergency travel.

New York State Planned Restrictions 

Due to the Nor'easter winter storm forecasted to impact eastern New York, the New York State Thruway Authority and the New York State Department of Transportation announce the following vehicle restrictions: ban on tandem trailers and empty trucks/trailers will be in place for the following roadways until further notice:

• I-87: Exit 17 (Newburgh - Scranton- I-84 - NY Routes 17K & 300) to New York City line
• I-287: From New Jersey state line to I-95
• I-95: From New York City line to Connecticut State line.
• I-84 and all New York State Department of Transportation roadways south of I-84, including Long Island

Additionally, all Commercial Vehicles will be required to operate in right lane only on all New York State Thruway and New York State DOT roadways listed above.

MTA Bridges and Tunnels: 

MTA Bridges and Tunnels reports: Beginning,  All empty tractor-trailers and tandem-trailers will be prohibited from MTA Bridges and Tunnels (MTA B&T) due to expected high winds. Avoid unnecessary travel.

• Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
• Cross Bay Bridge
• Marine Parkway Bridge
• Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
• Throgs Neck Bridge
• Verrazano Narrows Bridge
• Henry Hudson Bridge

New York State Bridge Authority: NEW

The New York State Bridge Authority is implementing a restriction on Lightweight vehicles, empty box trucks and trailers restricted due to severe high winds at their facilities 

• Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge
• Newburgh Beacon Bridge
• Mid Hudson Bridge 
• Bear Mountain Bridge 
• Rip Van Winkle Bridge

Pennsylvania Restrictions:UPDATE 

In response to Winter Storm Hernando, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation requests your assistance in notifying the traveling public of the following restrictions in effect as of 02/23/2026 @ 0720 HRS.  All restrictions have been approved by PennDOT Area Command.

Please see the following attached documents:

• 2025-2026 PennDOT Winter Weather CMS Messaging Guidance and Infographic

To view the most up-to-date PennDOT 511PA Restrictions Map, select the link provided – https://www.511pa.com/

Pennsylvania Restrictions: (See below)

·         Highlighted information represents newly added/modified restriction information

·         Strikethroughs represent restrictions that have been lifted/terminated

• Tier 1 – No Empty CMV
• • I-78 – Beginning of I-78 to New Jersey State Line
  • I-81 – Entire Length
  • I-83 – Entire Length
  • I-283 – Entire Length

• Tier 4 – FULL Commercial Vehicle Restriction
• • I-76 - Entire Length
  • I-80 – I-81 to New Jersey State Line
  • I-84 - Entire Length
  • I-95 - Entire Length
  • I-295 - Entire Length
  • I-380 - Entire Length
  • I-476 - Entire Length
  • I-676 - Entire Length
  • US 22 – I-78 to New Jersey State line
  • PA 33 – Entire Length

• 45 MPH
• • I-76 – Entire Length
  • I-78 – Entire Length
  • I-80 – Exit 133 to New Jersey State Line
  • I-80 – Exit 199 to New Jersey State Line
  • I-81 – Maryland State Line to Exit 141
  • I-81 – Entire Length
  • I-83 – Entire Length
  • I-84 – Entire Length
  • I-95 – Entire Length
  • I-180 – Entire Length
  • I-283 – Entire Length
  • I-295 – Entire Length
  • I-380 – Entire Length
  • I-476 – Entire Length
  • I-676 – Entire Length
  • US-1 – Entire Length
  • US-15 – MD State Line to PA-581
  • US-22 – I-78 to New Jersey State Line
  • US-22/322 – I-99 to I-81
  • US-30 – Exit 306: PA-10 to US-202
  • US-30 – Exit 244: PA-24 to Exit 251: PA-462
  • US-202 – Matlack St. to Exit: Gulph St.
  • US-222 – US-30 to Exit 49: PA-272
  • US-422 – SR-222 to US-202
  • PA-33 – Entire Length
  • PA-63 – Entire Length
  • PA-283 – Entire Length
  • PA-309 – Entire Length
  • PA-581 – Entire Length

• 55 MPH
• • I-80 - Exit 97 to Exit 133
  • I-80 - Exit 97 to Exit 199