Blizzard Triggers Travel Ban in Four Massachusetts Counties
• A travel ban is in effect for Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, and Duke counties in Massachusetts due to a severe blizzard.
• Hurricane-force winds and heavy snowfall have created hazardous road conditions, leading to downed trees and power outages.
• Residents are urged to avoid all non-essential travel and stay indoors until the travel ban is lifted by Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver.
Travel ban due to severe blizzard conditions
Due to a severe blizzard, Governor Maura Healey has implemented a travel ban in Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, and Duke counties in Massachusetts. The storm has brought hurricane-force winds and heavy snowfall, resulting in extremely dangerous road conditions with downed trees and power lines. The speed limit on the Massachusetts Turnpike has been reduced to 40 mph as a safety measure.
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