The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has lifted the Tier 1 vehicle restriction and 45 mph speed limit restriction implemented on roads in the southcentral PennDOT District 8 region consisting of Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York counties.
No vehicle or speed restrictions remain in place in the district.
Although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, the department’s primary goal is to keep roads passable, and they will not completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways until roads are clear.
The Borough of Greencastle declared a Disaster Emergency late Saturday night after snow and wind began causing damage and hazardous conditions across the area. The declaration, issued at 10 p.m. Jan. 24 by Mayor Ben Thomas and Borough Council President Steve Miller, allows officials to mobilize emergency resources and bypass certain procedures to respond quickly to the storm.
Under the proclamation, Greencastle’s Emergency Management Coordinator and emergency services providers are authorized to coordinate response efforts, hire temporary workers, rent equipment, and procure materials as necessary to protect life and property.
Both Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and Washington County, Maryland, announced government office closures for Monday, Jan. 26, due to hazardous travel conditions. Essential employees in both counties are expected to report as scheduled. County officials encouraged residents to stay tuned to official channels and local media for further updates.
Emergency crews and public works departments remain active throughout the region as snowfall continues into Sunday evening, with wind gusts adding to drifting and visibility concerns. Officials remind residents to stay indoors and allow road crews space to clear primary and secondary routes.
Waynesboro photos by Toya McCleary:
Hagerstown photos by Hope Meyers:
