I-45 in Houston Closed for Bridge Repair
Due to damage caused by an oversize load, I-45 in Downtown Houston will be closed for four weekends for bridge repairs. The West Dallas Bridge, located in Downtown Houston, will be demolished and reconstructed during the four weekend closure. Texas DOT reported I-45 will be closed in both directions between Interstate 10 and US 59, Nov. 4-7, […]
TN: Inter-agency Agreement Between State DOT and Department of Safety and Homeland Security
According to the State of TN Department of Transportation, upon procuring TDOT request, the contracting agency (Department of Safety and Homeland Security) agrees to furnish the law enforcement services of its Tennessee Highway Patrol Troopers to control traffic and otherwise assist in securing the public safety where TDOT had issued permits for super heavy and […]
I-90 Toll Plaza Demolition Project to Affect Oversize Load Travel
Toll plaza demolition will begin in Massachusetts on Friday, October 28, including 23 active work zones. MassDOT is asking all drivers, including oversize loads to drive slow and courteous during this time. Stage 1: October 28th – November 22nd During the demolition and roadway reconstruction process, vehicles will be channelized into lanes and guided through […]
Oversize Load Travel Affected by Hurricane Matthew
Hurricane Matthew has affected oversize load travel in some states. As of noon EST, the following states have posted updates. Check back in for more updates as the storm progresses. George – No restrictions, operating as normal Florida – No restrictions, operating as normal South Carolina – No oversize permits are being issued on I-95 […]
SC&RA Inquires About VA Permit Delays
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association inquired last week about the State of Virginia’s recent oversize load permit delays. During a meeting on Sept. 9, SC&RA asked VA transportation and motor vehicle officials to upgrade its automated permit system, and join other states that “auto issue” oversize load permits at or about 14-6 high, 110-feet […]
OH: Update to One-Mile Permit Access Rule
Effective Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, there will be a change in Ohio’s one-mile permit access rule, which will grant specialized carriers access to off permit routes for food, fuel, rest, repair, etc. The permittee is authorized to exit the permitted route at any State Highway intersection for food, fuel, rest or repair provided that the […]
IA Increases Tandem Weight to 46,000 Pounds
Effective August 17, 2016, vehicles operating in Iowa under an oversize/overweight permit are allowed a tandem axle weight of up to 46,000 pounds on a single tandem truck axle, and also a single tandem trailer axle. A maximum of two axles at the 46,000 pounds will be allowed for each permitted load (one each on the […]
CA: New Legal Requirements for Safety Flags
California state law requirements for safety flags on oversize loads with certain dimensions has recently changed its standard. Previously, state law required a 16-inch red or fluorescent orange flag on oversize loads (refer to CA Code under Chapter 2 commencing with section 35100). Now, an 18-inch red or fluorescent orange flag is required if the […]
I-70 Construction to Impact Oversize Travel
Interstate 70 construction is expected to impact all travel – including oversize load travel – starting Monday, July 11 west of Boonville, Missouri at Mile Marker 93. Westbound traffic will narrow to one lane late Monday night, and eastbound traffic will also narrow to one lane on Wednesday, July 13 at which time all vehicles […]
State of Tennessee to Increase Overweight Fees July 1
Effective July 1, the state of Tennessee permit department will charge $30 plus a per ton/mile fee for all overweight loads greater than 14’0″ feet, but not greater than 16’0″ feet. Any loads greater than 16’0″ feet will be charged an additional $5 for each additional foot or fraction thereof greater than 16’0″ feet. Additionally, […]