Drivers Deal With Dangerous Travel Conditions As Snow Blankets Region
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The wet, snowy weather Saturday was making for slippery conditions on roadways throughout the Philadelphia region.
Authorities were urging drivers to reduce speeds as visibility was hampered.
It is really coming down on the Schuylkill between Belmont and Gladwyne please keep speeds down! pic.twitter.com/xI4NhI1IsV
— Traffic on the Twos (@KYWRadioTraffic) December 9, 2017
Numerous accidents have been reported through the night as the snow continues to fall, including a multi-vehicle crash blocks the left lane on the Southbound side of Route 309 at the PA Turnpike.
Route 309 Southbound at the PA Turnpike a multi-vehicle crash is blocking the left lane pic.twitter.com/lAi3UUSsMu
— Traffic on the Twos (@KYWRadioTraffic) December 10, 2017
Another accident was causing delays along I-95 southbound just South of Business 1.
I-95 Southbound South of Business 1 an accident is blocking the right lane pic.twitter.com/wxeM20wsWc
— Traffic on the Twos (@KYWRadioTraffic) December 10, 2017
Earlier in the day officials announced speed restrictions as motorists traveled over the Delaware River bridges along the entire New Jersey Turnpike.
Speed restrictions over the Delaware River bridges and along the entire New Jersey Turnpike due to the snow
— Traffic on the Twos (@KYWRadioTraffic) December 9, 2017
Numerous accidents were being reported as the snow fell, including a nine-vehicle crash on the Devon Park Drive ramp to westbound Route 422 in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County.
Devon Park Rive ramp to go West on 422 is blocked for a 9 vehicle crash pic.twitter.com/EyOVzZhZK7
— Traffic on the Twos (@KYWRadioTraffic) December 9, 2017
Officials want to remind drivers who have to be on the road to allow extra time and to take it easy, and to keep a safe distance from any plows or salt trucks.