Effective 6:00 a.m. Friday, May 13th, 2022, weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline highways within the entire state of Michigan. Weight Restrictions are implemented during the spring frost thaw period and are now completed for the 2022 season.
State trunkline 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 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% 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.
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 Rachelle VanDeventer at rachellevandeventer@thinkmita.org, or Glenn Bukoski at glennbukoski@thinkmita.org, or call them at the MITA office at 517-347-8336.
