ST. PAUL, Minn. – Spring truck weight restrictions
in the north-central frost zone will start Monday, March 6, according to the
Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Winter load increases ended Feb. 25 in the north-central
frost zone. Spring load restrictions are already in place in the south,
southeast, metro and central frost zones.
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. Click on “seasonal load limits,”
and then “spring load restrictions.” 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 the legal weight and size “heavy
haul” trucking call MnDOT’s Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations
department at 651-296-6000. For enforcement questions, call the State Patrol’s
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement at 651-405-6196 and select Option 3 and then
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.
