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 listed on the MnDOT Seasonal Load Limits website at www.mndot.gov/loadlimits. Click on “Seasonal Load Limits,” then click on “Spring Load Restrictions (SLR).” Also available is a text list of the restricted segments along with exceptions to the map.
OVERWEIGHT PERMITS
Permits for over 80,000 lb. gross vehicle weight (GVR) will continue and new permits will be issued if all axle and group weights are legal.
Up to 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 within each frost zone starting two to three weeks after Spring load restrictions are lifted.
For questions about enforcement call:
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
State Patrol – Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
651-405-6196 (select Option 3, Option 3).