ST.
PAUL, Minn. – Spring truck weight restrictions on state highways will begin
March 15 for Minnesota's south, southeast and Twin Cities Metro area frost
zones.
Winter
load increases and overweight permits remain in place for the state's central,
north-central and north frost zones.
MnDOT
limits truck weights to prevent damage to roads weakened during the spring
thaw.
Spring
load restriction dates and the six frost zones in Minnesota are listed at
www.mrr.dot.state.mn.us. Click
on "Seasonal Load Limits," then click on "Spring Load Restrictions" for the most
up-to-date information.
The
information also is available toll-free by calling 1-800-723-6543 in the United
States and Canada or by calling 651-366-5400 in the Twin Cities Metro
area.
Ending dates for
spring load restrictions get decided by monitoring road strength as weather
conditions change. All changes are made with a minimum 3-day notice.
Travelers
in Minnesota can get up-to-date information on road conditions, construction and
weather reports from MnDOT's 511 traveler information service at www.511mn.org.
