WisDOT announces weight limits for North Central Region state highways

March 7, 2012

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) North Central Region today announced the seasonal posting of weight limits on 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.

Weight restrictions will be effective at noon on Friday, March 9, 2012 on the following highways:

• WIS 153, Marathon County, Marathon County J to Shawano County line
• WIS 153, Shawano County, Marathon County line to US 45

Weight restrictions will be effective at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 on the following highways:

• WIS 107, Lincoln County, Mathew’s Road to Lincoln County S
• WIS 107, Lincoln County, Marathon County line to WIS 64
• WIS 107, Marathon County, Marathon County A to the Lincoln County line
• WIS 52, Forest County, from Smith Road to the Langlade County line
• WIS 52, Langlade County, from WIS 55 to the Forest County line
• WIS 55, Forest County, from Argonne to the Michigan state line
• WIS 169, Iron County, from US 2 to the Ashland County line
• WIS 122, Iron County, from WIS 77 to the Michigan state line

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

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