See which states are still under travel bans after blizzard

As millions dig out from a record-breaking blizzard that dumped several feet of snow across the Northeast, some areas were still under travel bans on the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 24.

Officials in New York, Delaware, Massachusetts and other New England states enacted some restrictions on motorists as crews worked to clear roadways on Feb. 23.

The historic storm left as much as 3 feet of snow in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, while more than 2 feet were recorded across the New York tri-state area, according to totals from the National Weather Service.

While the storm itself has passed, the recovery is still ongoing in many places. The powerful nor'easter conditions caused thousands of power outages, canceled flights and closed schools up the East Coast.

Here's what to know about travel bans in effect.

Rhode Island: Travel ban lifted

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee announced a statewide travel ban on all motorist travel across the state would be lifted as of 12 p.m. local time on Feb. 24, according to The Providence Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network.

The ban began Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. local time, with exceptions only for vehicles transporting emergency supplies and/or emergency personnel.

In this storm, Rhode Island saw a state record of roughly 38 inches of snowfall at T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick, according to the National Weather Service.

Massachusetts: Travel ban also over

In Massachusetts, where close to 3 feet of snow fell on some towns, a travel ban for some coastal areas was over as of 12 p.m. local time.

Gov. Maura Healey had announced the ban on non-essential motor vehicle travel in Bristol, Plymouth and Barnstable counties starting the afternoon of Feb. 23. She later added Martha's Vineyard to the ban as well.

Plymouth County encompasses much of Massachusetts' South Shore, while Bristol County includes the state's South Coast region bordering Rhode Island. Barnstable County is a portion of Cape Cod.

NYC: Travel ban lifted, mayor urges caution

A person trudges through snow in the street early in the morning on February 23, 2026 in New York City as northeast U.S. faces an intense nor'easter with blizzard conditions, heavy snow, and strong winds.

New York City's travel ban was lifted as of noon local time on Monday, Feb. 23, though Mayor Zohran Mamdani still urged residents to be cautious on the roads, according to a press release.

"Though the travel ban has lifted, conditions on the road are still icy and dangerous, and we encourage New Yorkers to take public transportation if needed, stay indoors when possible and stay informed through Notify NYC," Mamdani said at a Feb. 23 press conference.

New Jersey: Travel restriction no longer in place, officials urge caution

New Jersey State Police lifted a travel restriction for vehicles on Feb. 23 at noon local time after it had been in place since 9 p.m. the night before.

Crews were expected to continue working through the night on cleanup efforts, but officials said low temperatures and winds could cause roads to be slippery, so motorists should be cautious.

Delaware: Driving restrictions have been lifted

Driving bans were in effect in Kent and Sussex counties on Feb. 23, though they were later downgraded to level 2 restrictions. New Castle County was under similar restrictions that were lifted on Feb. 23.

Connecticut: Commercial vehicle travel ban no longer in effect

The restriction had been in effect since 5 p.m. the prior day.

This story has been updated.