ST. PAUL, Minn. – Spring truck weight restrictions on state
highways begin March 18 for Minnesota's Central frost zone, according to the
Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Winter load increases and overweight permits remain in place for
the state's North-Central and North frost zones. Spring load restrictions are
already in place for the South, Southeast and Metro frost zones.
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 Central frost zone
extends south from the southern limit of the North-Central Zone (Highways 10,
210, 18, Interstate I-35 and Highway 48 to the Wisconsin state line) to a line
following and including Highway 12
from the South Dakota state line to the Hennepin County 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.
