ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation
will end winter load increases in the north-central frost zone Saturday, Feb.
25.
Road restriction maps showing the locations of
weight-restricted routes and those state highways open to maximum 10-ton axle
weights are listed at www.mndot.gov/loadlimits.
Also available is a text list of the restricted segments and exceptions to the
map.
Overweight permits for more than 80,000 pound gross vehicle
weight will continue and new permits will be issued if all axle and group
weights are legal.
Full-summer overweight permits can be issued during the
spring load restriction period only on interstate through movements.
Middle-range overweight permits become available within each
frost zone when spring load restrictions are lifted. Full-summer overweight
permits become available two to three weeks after spring load restrictions are
lifted.
Ending dates for spring load restrictions are variable and
based on how weather is affecting roadway strength.
For questions about over legal weight and size heavy haul
trucking, call 651-296-6000 or email ofcvopermits.dot@state.mn.us. For
questions about enforcement, call 651-405-6196 (select option 3, option 3).
MnDOT will report dates on its 24-hour automated message
center at 1‑800‑723‑6543 for the U.S. and Canada, and locally at 651‑366‑5400
for the Minneapolis/St.Paul area.
