Spring truck weight restrictions on state highways will end today for Minnesota’s southeast, south and metro frost zones, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

There is one exception in the south zone. The spring truck weight restrictions continue on Highway 277 between Glueck and Highway 40 because of soil weakness.

Spring load restrictions are still in effect in the central, north-central and north frost zones.

Ending dates for spring load restrictions are established by monitoring roadway strength as weather conditions change.

The southeast zone extends south from the southern limit of the metro zone along, but not including, I-35 to the Iowa state line and east to the Wisconsin state line. This zone includes Highway 19 along the southern border of Dakota County.

The south zone extends south from the southern limit of the central zone to the Iowa state line and east to the metro zone and then a line following and including Interstate 35. This zone includes Highway 19 along the southern border of Scott County.

The metro zone includes Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties. This zone does not include Highway 19 along the southern borders of Scott and Dakota counties.

The central zone extends south from the southern limit of the north-central Zone to a line following and including U.S. 12 from the South Dakota state line to the Hennepin County line.

Road restriction maps showing the locations of weight-restricted routes and state highways open to maximum 10-ton axle weights are listed at www.dot.state.mn.us/materials. Click on “Seasonal Load Limits,” and then “Spring Load Restrictions” for the most up-to-date information.

The information is also available atMnDOT’s 24-hour automated message center at 1-800-723-6543.

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.