Journey ban for 3 Massachusetts counties. Here is the place, what it means

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has applied a journey ban for the South Shore of Massachusetts as a powerful nor’easter continues to move through the state on Feb. 23.

The govt order bans non-essential motor vehicle travel in Bristol, Plymouth and Barnstable counties, in addition to reduces the velocity restrict on the Mass Pike to 40 miles per hour. 

“This is a serious storm, and there are dangerous road conditions out there, especially on the South Coast. We have reports of abandoned and stuck cars on the roads, and tow trucks are having difficulty getting to them,” Healey mentioned in a press launch. “While this travel ban is limited to the South Coast, we urge everyone across the state to stay off the roads for your safety and for the safety of plow drivers and emergency officials who are trying to do their jobs. Thank you to everyone who has stayed home and to those who are doing this hard work during extremely challenging conditions.” 

The order comes as some cities and cities throughout the state have seen over two feet of snow. The press launch says that the ban will assist snow removing operations.

The ban might be lifted when Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver determines circumstances are protected, says the announcement.

Those exempt from the ban embody public security automobiles, personnel instantly supporting storm response operations, sufferers needing pressing medical care and different important operations.