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 six tons gross load for single axle vehicles and 10 tons gross load for tandem axle vehicles (any two axles under eight feet apart). The maximum gross weight is 24 tons.
Weight restrictions for our immediate area, effective 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, include:
WIS 52, Marathon County, from Little Elm Road to Shawano County line
WIS 107, Marathon County, from Marathon County A to the Lincoln County line
WIS 107, Lincoln County, from Marathon County line to WIS 64
WIS 107, Lincoln County, from Matthew’s Road to Lincoln County S
WIS 153, Marathon County, from Marathon County J to Shawano County 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 regarding traffic impacts in Wisconsin’s North Central Region, go to: https://projects.511wi.gov/. You can also check the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 511 website: https://511wi.gov/.