PennDOT has reduced the speed limits on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill, Lebanon, and Luzerne Counties.
As of 4:30pm, Tuesday, the speed limits on Interstate 81 northbound and southbound between the interchanges at Interstate 80 in Luzerne County to Interstate 78 in Lebanon County have been reduced to 55 miles per hour.
The updated speed limits have been posted variable speed limit signs along this corridor.
The lower of the speed limit is due to heavy fog in the area. The fog is expected to last into the evening hours.
Photo posted from 511PA at 4:25pm. Photo is at the Frackville exit of Interstate 81
