MI Spring Load Restrictions Update
The ending date for Winter load increases and starting date for Spring load restrictions in the North-Central frost zone will be Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 12:01 a.m. Spring Load Restrictions have already begun in the South, Southeast, Metro and Central frost zones. Road Restriction maps indicating the locations of weight restricted routes and those state highways open to maximum ten-ton axle weights are […]
I-75 Rockslide Wide Load Detours
A rockslide that left vehicle-sized boulders on a section of I-75 in Tennessee on Friday afternoon has resulted in detours and a closure that is expected to last 14-21 days, or longer. Although Tennessee state workers are developing a plan to open the road to local traffic as soon as possible. The closure affects Michigan motorist, […]
MN Seasonal Load Limit Update
The ending date for Winter load increases in the central frost zone will be Monday, February 29, 2016 at 12:01 AM. The starting date for Spring Load Restrictions in the Southeast, metro and central frost zones will be Monday, February 29, 2016 at 12:01 AM. Winter Load Increases have already ended in the South, Southeast and metro frost zones. Spring load restrictions have […]
MI Spring Weight Restrictions Update
Effective 7 a.m. Saturday, February 27, 2016 weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways from the Michigan/Indiana & Ohio line north to and including the entire stretch of M-55 from Manistee to Tawas City. State trunkline highways typically carry M, I, or US designations. Weight restriction information and updates may […]
TN Permit Amendment Period Change
The state of Tennessee overweight and over-dimensional permits department released a statement outlining amendment period changes effective during the month of March. Beginning March 1, the department will temporarily extend the amendment period from eight (8) hours to twenty-four (24) hours in an effort to reduce the amount of voids processed each day. This process […]
Michigan Spring Weight Restrictions
Effective 8 a.m. Friday, February 19, 2016 weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways from the Michigan/Indiana & Ohio line north to and including the entire stretch of I-96 at Grand Haven, east to and including I-69 Lansing to Port Huron, St. Clair County. State trunkline highways typically carry M, […]
Updated Waiver of Size & Weight Limits for Oversize Loads
Three states have issued updated waiver of size and weight limits for oversize loads. South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia have issued temporary hours-of-service and certain size and weight limit exemptions for certain oversize load haulers in an effort to provide relief after the recent Winter storm. North Carolina has issued a waiver of size […]
2016 Toll Changes
Several states have announed toll increases, effective on or just after Jan. 1, 2016, which affect oversize load travel. Most increases were calculated to offset maintenane costs. Here is a list of toll increases, although keep in mind any other changes can be referenced on each state’s toll service website: Colorado; E-470 has a 10-cent […]
WB I-70 Reopens
Westbound Interstate 70 in Missouri is now open. Both directions were closed Sunday to all traffic, including oversize load carriers, as the result of flash flooding. The closure is in between MM 210 and 217 in St. Charles County, Mo. Interstate 49 reopened Sunday evening after being closed at MM 54 in Jasper County, Mo. […]
MO: I-70 Closed in Both Directions, I-49 Opens
Interstate 70 in Missouri is closed in both directions to all traffic, including oversize load carriers, as the result of flash flooding as rain continues. The closure is in between MM 210 and 217 in St. Charles County, Mo. Interstate 49 reopened Sunday evening after being closed at MM 54 in Jasper County, Mo. near […]