General Spring Weight Load Restriction Bulletin #6
Effective 8:00 AM, Wednesday, April 7, 2010 weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline highways within the state of Michigan. This includes both the upper and lower peninsulas.
Weight restriction information and updates may be obtained by calling 1-800-787-8960. For companies located in Canada or New Jersey, information may be obtained by calling: 517-373-6256.
Detailed weight restriction information may be obtained by linking to www.michigan.gov/truckers or by calling: 517-373-2121. Refer to the MDOT Truck Operator Map for route designations.
Courtesy Lt. Charles Black, Michigan State Police
General Spring Weight Load Restriction Bulletin #5
Effective 8:00 AM, Monday, April 5, 2010 weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline highways south of and including US-2 at St. Ignace west to the Michigan/Wisconsin state line at Iron Mountain. State trunkline highways typically carry M, I, or US designations.
In the restricted area the following will apply:
- On routes designated as "All Season Routes" (green and gold on MDOT Truck Operator’s Map), there will be no reduction in legal axle weights.
- On routes designated as "Seasonal" (solid or dashed red on the MDOT Truck Operator’s Map), there will be weight reduction of 25% for rigid pavements and 35% for flexible pavements.
Extended permits will be valid for oversize only in the weight restricted area. Single trip permits will not be issued for overweight loads or loads exceeding 14 feet or in width or 11 axles in the weight restricted areas.
Weight restriction information and updates may be obtained by calling 1-800-787-8960. For companies located in Canada or New Jersey, information may be obtained by calling: 517-373-6256.
Detailed weight restriction information may be obtained by linking to www.michigan.gov/truckers or by calling: 517-373-2121. Refer to the MDOT Truck Operator Map for route designations.
Courtesy Lt. Charles Black, Michigan State Police
