Nevada closed for 75th annual parade

Nevada’s DOT office will be closed Friday, October 25, the day before Nevada’s 75th Nevada Day Parade. The weekend celebration will take place in Carson City, the state’s capital. Festivities span across four days–Thursday, October 24 until Sunday, October 27–although the actual parade takes place Saturday at 10 a.m. The parade will run down Carson […]

Labor Day Travel Restrictions & Closures

Labor Day is Monday, September 2. Travel restrictions and state department of transportation office closures have been posted by WCS Permits. Closures by state and travel restrictions with information on restricted times and sizes are all included in the published list put together by WCS. Click here to read or download the list.    

Flooding closes Interstate 44 in MO

Traffic is being detoured after bad weather and flooding closed Interstate 44 in mid-Missouri. The heavy backups are occurring near Rolla, MO. The Missouri Department of Transportation is urging motor carriers to exit the interstate immediately, especially for westbound traffic. MODOT is also urging motor carriers to find a detour early on, instead of waiting. […]

Independence Day Closures

2013 Independence Day (4th of July) DOT office closures and travel restrictions by state have been posted by WCS Permits. Every state office, including the NY Thruway is closed on Thursday, July 4 for the holiday. Some states prevent oversize load travel, while others have limited travel times and weight restrictions. For a complete list […]

Severe weather in Maryland

Maryland is currently under a Flash Flood and Severe Thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. Although, more severe weather was predicted, the state is still under storm watch until further notice and Oversize loads are advised to exercise caution, good judgment and restraint when considering any moves. The state’s Hauling Permit Restrictions page is required to […]

I-5 bridge collapse update

According to investigators, a second truck is being sought in the investigation of the I-5 bridge collapse over the Skagit River in Washington state. On May 23, a 160-foot section of the bridge collapsed after a commercial truck carrying an oversize load  struck a girder on the north section of the four-lane bridge near Mount […]

ND Highway Patrol Launches Automated Permit System

North Dakota’s Highway Patrol (NDHP) is launching a new automated routing and permit system in June. A $2.5 million state-of-the-art online system will be available for use in mid June, and will automatically calculate overweight and oversized vehicle routes and fees, and can speed up the permit approval process. WCS Permits works directly with agencies […]

Oklahoma storms close roads to oversize travel

Due to the aftermath from recent storms in Oklahoma, specific roads are closed to oversize travel until further notice. A series of tornadoes swept through Oklahoma, specifically Moore, Oklahoma which was hit by a tornado packing winds of over 200 miles per hour and leaving several dead. I-35 between I-240 & OK-9 – both directions […]

Canadian Provinces closed for Victoria Day

All Canadian province transportation offices are closed Monday, May 20, 2013 for Victoria Day. No permits will be issued. Victoria Day is celebrated in Canada on the last Monday of the month before May 25, and began as a celebration to honor the Queen. Normal business will resume Tuesday, May 21.

Memorial Day Travel Restrictions

WCS Permits published travel restrictions and DOT office closures for Memorial Day and Memorial Day weekend. On Monday, May 27 all DOT offices in the 48 continental states will be closed for business. WCS Permits’ east and west coast offices will be closed as well. Travel restrictions will also be observed for oversize loads on […]