ST.
PAUL, Minn. – Spring truck weight restrictions on state highways will
end Friday, May 9 in the southeast, south and metro frost zones. The
restrictions will end in the central Minnesota frost zone on Tuesday,
May 13, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Spring load restrictions are still in effect in the north-central and north frost zones.
Ending dates for spring load restrictions are established by monitoring roadway strength as weather conditions change.
Road
restriction maps indicating the locations of weight-restricted routes
and state highways open to maximum 10-ton axle weights are listed on the
MnDOT website 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 area.
Middle-range
overweight permits become available within each frost zone when spring
load restrictions are lifted. Full-summer overweight permits become
available within each frost zone starting two to three weeks after
spring load restrictions are lifted.
