Full-summer overweight permits start in south frost zone

Published 8:00 pm Tuesday, May 5, 2020

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MnDOT ended spring load restrictions in the central frost zone Monday, and will end north-central and north frost zones Friday. Full-summer overweight permits started in the south frost zone Monday.

Spring load restrictions have already ended in the metro, southeast and south frost zones. Full-summer overweight permits are already available in the metro and southeast frost zones.

The frost zones and restricted routes can be found on the MnDOT load limits map.

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Middle-range overweight permits become available within each frost zone when spring load restrictions are lifted. Full-summer overweight permits become available two to three weeks after spring load restrictions are lifted. For questions about enforcement, call the Minnesota Department of Public Safety-State Patrol-Commercial Vehicle Enforcement at 651-350-2000.

The start and end dates for spring load restrictions are variable and based on how weather is affecting roadway strength. All changes are made with a minimum three-day notice.

For the most current information, go to MnDOT’s automated 24-hour message center at 800-723-6543 for the U.S. and Canada, or 651-366-5400 for the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. This information is also published on the MnDOT seasonal load limits website at mndot.gov/loadlimits.

For updated road condition information, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org.