Stranded 24 hrs in PA back-up

[OrangeCrush]

I saw the pics on the news about the lines that were there. Surely some of those had 4WD and could turn around and go through the median to go home???

I wouldn't have sat there... I'd take my chances making the u-turn.

Mark

[K9sH3]

Originally Posted by OrangeCrush

I saw the pics on the news about the lines that were there. Surely some of those had 4WD and could turn around and go through the median to go home???

I wouldn't have sat there... I'd take my chances making the u-turn.

Mark

I thought the same thing, I saw Hummers and Jeeps and other suvs. I would have done the same taken the chance turn around and if at worst find a hotel.

[BlueHUMMERH2]

Originally Posted by OrangeCrush

I saw the pics on the news about the lines that were there. Surely some of those had 4WD and could turn around and go through the median to go home???

I wouldn't have sat there... I'd take my chances making the u-turn.

Mark

The median along most of I-81 and where I-78 started to back up is a concrete barrier, a drop off, or there is forest between the two lanes. I wouldn't have ventured into that median, even with a Hummer. The shoulders were probably piled high with slop, which turned to rock because it was so cold. I-78 apparently drifted badly as well. The HMMWV's got along I-78 by travelling in the westbound lanes which were mostly cleared.

I'm not surprised it got closed, as I travel that highway many times a month and it's awful (I-81).

[OrangeCrush]

Originally Posted by BlueHUMMERH2

The median along most of I-81 and where I-78 started to back up is a concrete barrier, a drop off, or there is forest between the two lanes. I wouldn't have ventured into that median, even with a Hummer. The shoulders were probably piled high with slop, which turned to rock because it was so cold. I-78 apparently drifted badly as well. The HMMWV's got along I-78 by travelling in the westbound lanes which were mostly cleared.

I'm not surprised it got closed, as I travel that highway many times a month and it's awful (I-81).

Ahhhh, I understand. it's frustrating to be sitting there when you have a vehicle that should get you out of trouble when needed.

Mark

[BlueHUMMERH2]

Yeah, it would be miserable... I drove I-81 yesterday, and realized most of the crossovers weren't even plowed open...