Minnesota Department of Transportation
395 John Ireland Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55155
News Release
May 6, 2014 Contact: Rich Kemp
For immediate release
Spring truck weight restrictions end for southern, metro, central frost zones
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Spring truck weight restrictions on state highways will end Friday, May 9 in the
southeast, south and metro frost zones. The restrictions will end in the central Minnesota frost zone on Tuesday, May 13, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Spring load restrictions are still in effect in the north-central and north frost zones. Ending dates for spring load restrictions are established by monitoring roadway strength as weather conditions change.
Road restriction maps indicating the locations of weight-restricted routes and state highways open
to maximum 10-ton axle weights are listed on the MnDOT website at www.mrr.dot.state.mn.us.
Click on “Seasonal Load Limits,” then click on “Spring Load Restrictions” for the most up-to-date
information. The information also is available toll-free by calling 1-800-723-6543 in the United States and Canada or by calling 651-366-5400 in the Twin Cities area.
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.
Travelers in Minnesota can get up-to-date information on road conditions, construction and
weather reports by dialing 511 or visiting www.511mn.org.
651-366-4279
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