Winter load increases end and spring load restrictions start in north-central and north frost zones

MnDOT will end winter load increases and start spring load restrictions in the north-central and north frost zones at 12:01 a.m. Monday, March 8.

Spring load restrictions are already in effect in the south, southeast and metro frost zones.

Winter load increases have already ended in the central frost zone. Spring load restrictions begin today in the central frost zone.

Overweight permits for more than 80,000 pound gross vehicle weight will continue and new permits will be issued if all axle and group weights are legal (See axle weight limits).

For more information, see our latest news release. You can also view our Seasonal Boundary Interactive Map to find zone boundary information and other winter increase and spring load restriction information.