BLIZZARD WARNINGS STRETCH FROM DELAWARE TO MASSACHUSETTS; DANGEROUS TRAVEL EXPECTED SUNDAY–MONDAY
A fast‑intensifying nor’easter will dump 12–24 inches of snow with 50+ mph gusts beginning Sunday, February 22, threatening road closures, power outages, and major disruptions to trucking along the I‑95 corridor. Carriers are urged to adjust linehauls and avoid coastal routes through Monday, February 23.
NEW YORK CITY GETS FIRST BLIZZARD WARNING SINCE 2017 AHEAD OF MAJOR STORM
NWS projects more than a foot of heavy, wet snow and 55 mph gusts for NYC from Sunday into Monday, February 22–23. Expect hazardous road conditions, tree/powerline damage and potential truck restrictions across bridges and parkways in the metro area.
NOR’EASTER TO SLAM MID-ATLANTIC AND NORTHEAST; BIGGEST SNOW FOR MANY CITIES THIS WINTER
Forecasts call for rapid deepening with 10–20 inches in swaths from Philadelphia to Boston, whiteouts, and coastal flooding. Fleets should pre‑plan detours, delay pickups/deliveries and stage assets outside the impact zone through Monday, February 23.
PENNDOT, PA TURNPIKE TO IMPOSE TIER 1 VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS STARTING SUNDAY 3 P.M.
Beginning 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22, Tier 1 restrictions will apply on I‑76, I‑78, I‑80 (I‑81 to NJ), I‑81, I‑83, I‑84, I‑95 and more; empty/under‑loaded trailers and certain buses/motorcycles will be prohibited, with 45 mph speed limits possible. Check 511PA before routing freight across the Commonwealth.
MASSACHUSETTS CITIES ISSUE SNOW EMERGENCIES AND PARKING BANS AHEAD OF BLIZZARD
Municipal bans across the state begin Sunday, February 22, limiting on‑street parking through Tuesday in many communities. LTL and final‑mile carriers should expect limited curb space and plan for alternate delivery windows or off‑street staging.
CONNECTICUT COAST UNDER BLIZZARD WARNING; 12”+ AND 50+ MPH GUSTS LIKELY
From Sunday morning through Monday, February 22–23, heavy, wet snow and high winds will make travel treacherous, with power outages possible. Carriers should avoid coastal CT lanes and stage freight inland until conditions improve.
NPR: NWS WARNS OF “WHITEOUT” CONDITIONS; STOCK UP AND EXPECT OUTAGES ALONG ATLANTIC COAST
Blizzard warnings for NJ, DE, Long Island, NYC, and southern CT span Sunday morning to Monday afternoon, February 22–23. Fleets should prepare for terminal slowdowns, prolonged street clearing, and interchange delays as snow and wind peak Sunday night.
LAREDO’S JUAREZ‑LINCOLN (BRIDGE 2) CLOSED 5–9 A.M. SATURDAY FOR ABRAZO CEREMONY; DETOUR TO COLOMBIA
On Saturday, February 21, northbound and southbound vehicle and commercial bus traffic paused 5–9 a.m. for the International Bridge Ceremony; Colombia‑Solidarity opened at 6 a.m. Cross‑border carriers should plan early/late crossings to avoid delays.
CBP SEIZES NEARLY $6M IN METH AT LAREDO WORLD TRADE BRIDGE DURING TRUCK INSPECTION
Published Saturday, February 21: officers found 663 lbs. of meth concealed in a powder‑coating shipment during secondary inspection on February 13. Expect continued intensive screening at WTB, with potential impacts to commercial wait times next week.
From 9 p.m. Friday, February 20, to 5 a.m. Monday, February 23, all I‑10 EB lanes near Houston Ave. are shut for emergency work; the bridge was hit by trucks 60+ times in 2025. Expect major detours via I‑610/I‑45 and plan longer transit through central Houston.
Detailed detours are in place through early Monday, February 23, while crews address structural damage at the Houston Ave. overpass. Carriers moving port and petrochemical freight should re‑route around downtown to maintain schedules.
SAN ANTONIO: MAJOR LOOP 1604 CLOSURES AT I‑10 AND I‑35 THIS WEEKEND FOR MEGA‑PROJECTS
TxDOT is closing multiple Loop 1604 segments through Monday, February 23, as part of the I‑35 NEX and 1604 North Expansion projects. Expect night‑time full closures, ramp shutdowns and delays on key freight connectors on the city’s North Side.
WEEKS‑LONG I‑35 SOUTHBOUND LOWER‑LEVEL CLOSURE THROUGH DOWNTOWN SAN ANTONIO BEGINS TODAY
Starting Saturday, February 21, the lower‑level SB lanes of I‑35 between I‑37 and I‑10 will be closed into mid‑March for safety repairs. Carriers should build extra transit time or detour around downtown during the closure window.
With widespread watches and warnings posted Saturday, February 21, carriers should expect cascading delays from yard operations to last‑mile in the Mid‑Atlantic and New England. Consider re‑sequencing loads and repositioning equipment ahead of peak snowfall Sunday night.
BENNETT TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS 250 RUNS TODAY AT ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY
The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series event takes the green today, Saturday, February 21, spotlighting a major trucking brand in front of a national TV audience. Expect sponsor activations and driver recruiting tie‑ins that elevate industry visibility.
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