Weight limits for WIS 54, WIS 173 in Wood County

February 28, 2012

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation today announced the seasonal posting of weight limits (springtime posted roads) on two 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.

Seasonal weight restrictions will be effective 8 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2012 on the following highways:

• WIS 54, Wood County, Jackson County line to WIS 80; and the south intersection of WIS 80 to one mile west of WIS 73.
• WIS 173, Wood County, north intersection with WIS 80 to the intersection with Wood County G.

Seasonal weight restrictions (springtime posted roads) are placed on specific highways during the spring thaw. The restrictions are added to prevent damage to the pavement structure during the springtime freezing and thawing period.

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 Maintenance Engineer.

For more information, contact: 
Communications Manager Kristin McHugh, WisDOT NC Region
(715) 421-8380, kristin.mchugh@dot.wi.gov