Seasonal weight restrictions for north central highways

March 19, 2008

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation-North Central Region announced today the seasonal posting of weight limits on area state highways.  The weight restrictions are 6 tons gross load for single axle vehicles and 10 tons gross load for tandem axle vehicles (any two axles under 8 feet apart).  The maximum gross weight is 24 tons.  Region seasonal weight restrictions will be effective 7 a.m. Monday, March 24, 2008 on the following highways:

• WIS 169, Iron County---from US 2 to the county line
• WIS 122, Iron County---from WIS 77 to the county line
• WIS 55, Forest County---from Argonne to the Michigan State line
• WIS 52, Forest County---from Smith Road to the south county line
• WIS 52, Langlade County---from WIS 55 to the north county line

Seasonal weight restrictions are placed on specific highways during the spring thaw period.  The restrictions are added to routes that have poor foundations, with the goal of preventing pavement damage from legal-weight loads.

In the event of unpredicted cold weather, the postings in each county may be delayed as conditions require and will become effective at the discretion of the State Highway Engineer.

For more information, contact:
Brian Gaber, Regional Operations Supervisor
715-365-5751, brian.gaber@dot.state.wi.us