ST. PAUL, Minn. – An exception to the spring truck weight restrictions
is in effect on two sections of Highway 1 in Minnesota's north frost zone,
according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. One section is in the
city of Red Lake from the Fishery Road to Prestons Road and the other is 11
miles west of Ely to the city of Ely.
Highway 1 will have a spring load restriction of seven tons
instead of the usual 10 tons. This exception will remain in place until further
notice.
MnDOT limits truck weights to prevent damage to roads weakened during
the spring thaw. Ending
dates for spring load restrictions will be established by monitoring roadway
strength as weather conditions change.
The
north zone extends south from the Canadian border to a line following and including TH 1 at the North Dakota
state line east to TH 89, TH 89 south to US 2, US 2 east to TH 33, TH 33 south
through Cloquet to I-35, I-35 north to the Carlton/St. Louis county line, and
then south on that line to the Wisconsin state line.
Road restriction maps showing the locations of weight-restricted
routes and state highways open to maximum 10-ton axle weights are listed at www.dot.state.mn.us/materials. Click
on "Seasonal Load Limits," and then "Spring Load
Restrictions" for the most up-to-date information.
The information is also available by calling
MnDOT’s 24-hour automated message center at 1-800-723-6543 in the United States
and Canada or by calling 651-366-5400.
