ST. PAUL, Minn. –
Spring truck weight restrictions on state highways begin March 13 for
Minnesota's North-Central and North frost zones, according to the
Minnesota Department of Transportation.
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-Central Zone
extends south from the southern limit of the North Zone (Highway 1 –
Highway 89 – US 2 – Highway 33 – I-35 – Carlton/St. Louis county line –
Wisconsin state line) to a line following and includingUS 10 from
the North Dakota state line east to Motley, Highway 210 east to
Brainerd, Highway 18 east to I-35, I-35 south to Highway 48, and then
Highway 48 east to the Wisconsin state line.
The North Zone extends south from the Canadian border to a line following and includingHighway 1 at the North Dakota state line east to Highway 89, Highway 89 south to US 2, US 2 east to Highway 33, Highway 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.
Note:
As previously announced, spring truck weight restrictions for the
South, Southeast and Metro frost zones are in effect beginning March 11,
and for the Central frost zone, beginning March 12.
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.
