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MI: Spring Weight Restrictions

MI: Spring Weight Restrictions

Effective Friday, February 2nd, 2024, 6 a.m., weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways for the entire state of Michigan, including the upper peninsula.

State trunkline highways typically carry M, I, or US designations. 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 517-335-0023.

– On routes designated as “All Season Routes” (green or gold on the MDOT Truck Operators Map) there will be no reduction in legal axle weight.

– On routes designated as “Seasonal” (solid or dashed red on the MDOT Truck Operators Map) there will be a 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 on the resrticted routes.

Single trip permits will not be issued for overweight loads or loads exceeding 14 feet in width, 11 axles and 150 feet in overall length in the weight restricted area. On routes designated as “seasonal,” call a WCS Permits’ agent for more info. 

Detailed Weight Restriction information may be obtained by linking to www.michigan.gov/truckers or by contacting WCS Permits & Pilot Cars.

Please refer to the MDOT Truck Operator’s Map for route designations.

Spring Weight Restrictions:
https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/APSWB/SWBHome.htm?bulletin=weight

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Phone: 888-737-6483

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