Effective Monday, March 7, 2022 at 6:00 a.m., weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways from the southern Michigan border North to and including M-55 from the intersection with US-31 in the City of Manistee, Manistee County, then East on M-55 to the intersection of M-66 in Missaukee County, then North on M-66 to the intersection of M-55 in Missaukee County, then East on M-55 to the interseciton of US-23 in the City of Tawas City in Iosco County.
Weight restriction information and updates may be obtained by calling 1-800-787-8960. For companies located in Canada and New Jersey, information may be obtained by calling 517-373-6256.
On routes designated as “All Season Routes” (green and 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 percent for rigid pavements and 35 percent 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.
Spring Weight Restrictions Bulletin: https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/APSWB/SWBHome.htm?bulletin=weight
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.
