I-90 travel restrictions in place from Ohio to New York

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Road conditions continue to worsen due to Thanksgiving lake effect snow throughout much of Northeast Ohio. These conditions, leaving many stranded along I-90 traveling East.

As a result of the conditions, ODOT has announced 220 crews are out across the state, helping clear the roads.

In many sections of I-90 in Northeast Ohio, speeds are reduced due to conditions. 19 News has seen this essentially from Route 44 to the Ashtabula County border.

Difficulties on the roads extend into Pennsylvania and New York as well. Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation announced the entirety of I-90 between Ohio and New York is seeing a mandatory speed limit reduction. Drivers must go 45 mph or less, down from the 65 mph-55 mph variable speed limit seen normally.

Commercial vehicles are also restricted to the right lane only, with banned access to other lanes.

A 19 First Alert Weather Day was called for today, with high winds also adding to the difficulties on the roads.

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