Lower Peninsula Seasonal Weight Restrictions On State Trunk lines

MI DOT, Jan 27, 2005

February 27, 2004 - - The Michigan Department of Transportation is implementing weight restrictions during the current thaw to help ensure pavement life. Effective at 8 a.m., Monday, March 1, 2004, weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on state trunklines in the lower peninsula.

There are no restrictions for legal loads on those trunklines designated as "all-season trunklines," which are the majority of state highways.

Extended permits will be valid for oversized loads on the restricted routes.

Permits will not be issued for any loads exceeding 14 feet in width on the restricted routes.

For weight restriction information and updates, please call 800-787-8960