OS/OW Restrictions for Mardi Gras

February 17, 2023

Oversize and overweight vehicle movement, with the exception of permit loads that qualify for 24-hour movement, will be prohibited on all State highways in selected areas on Saturday, February 18, 2023, through Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in observance of the Mardi Gras season.

The Louisiana permit office will be closed on February 21, 2023 in celebration of Mardi Gras holiday.

The selected areas where oversize load travel is prohibited are:

1. Parishes of Orleans, Jefferson and St. Bernard (including the interstates)

2. Within the city limits of Lafayette, with the exception of I-10

3. Within the city limits and surrounding area of New Roads

4. Within the city limits and surrounding area of Houma

5. Within the city limits and surrounding area of Lake Charles, with the exception of I-10 and I-210

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WCS Permits & Pilot Cars is North America’s oversize load authority. We are committed to keeping the oversize load industry up-to-date about travel restrictions, oversize fees, declarations and more.

We provide various industries with oversize load permits, trip & fuel permits, superload permits, route surveying, transportation consulting, pilot car dispatching and truck safety equipment throughout the United States and Canada.

WCS has over 65 permit agents who have the experience and knowledge to permit oversize loads in a timely fashion and advise on any oversize or holiday travel restrictions.

STATE	CA
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE IRP REQUIREMENTS	>26k GVW, >2 axles, or with trailer
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE IFTA REQUIREMENTS	>26k GVW, >2 axles, or with trailer
RV/SME IRP REQUIREMENTS	Purchase if RV/SME towed. W/dealer tag, IRP not required.
RV/SME IFTA REQUIREMENTS	None
SPECIAL WEIGHT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS	None
HUNTER’S PERMIT AVAILABLE?	No
IRP/IFTA RE-ENTRY PERMIT REQUIRED?	No
EXCEPTIONS	None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
TRIP & FUEL STATE FEE	$31

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