Effective 6:00 am Friday, March 19th, 2021 weight restrictions will be lifted from the Southern Michigan border north to M-43 in the City of South Haven, then east on M-43 to US-131 in Kalamazoo County, then south on US-131 to I-94 in Kalamazoo County then east on I-94 to I-69 in Calhoun County, then north on I-69 to I-96 in Lansing then east on I-96 to M-59 in Livingston County then continuing east on M-59 ending at the I-94 interchange in Macomb County.
Frost restrictions are still in effect for the remainder of the state and will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways north of this line.
State trunk line 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 & 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 reduction of 25% for rigid pavements and 35% for flexible pavements.
Extended permits will be valid for oversize only in the weight restricted area.
Single trip permits will not be issued for overweight or loads exceeding 14 feet in width, 11 axles and 150 feet in overall length in the weight restricted area.
Detailed weight restriction information may be obtained by linking to www.michigan.gov/truckers. Please refer to MDOT Truck Operators Map for route designations.
To check the status of any current restrictions on MDOT trunkline routes, click here.
To check the status of any current restrictions on county jurisdiction roadways, click here.
If you have any questions, please contact Glenn Bukoski at glennbukoski@thinkmita.org, or Rachelle VanDeventer at rachellevandeventer@thinkmita.org, or call them at the MITA office at 517-347-8336.
