The Lincoln County Highway Department (LCHD) advises that temporary weight restrictions went into effect Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 12:00 noon.
The following roads are not posted: Parts of CTH K (Except CTH R North to US 51), W, Q, R, L; CTH A from the north city limits of Tomahawk to USH 8; CTH A east to USH 51; CTH S from USH 51 north to STH 86, from CTH L north to railroad tracks; CTH Y from US 8 north to railroad tracks; CTH G west of STH 17; CTH E FROM STH 86 TO CTH O; and CTH H from CTH K to Copper Lake Rd.
All other County roads will be posted a maximum weight of 6 tons each axle, maximum gross weight limit 18 tons, except for CTH E from the intersections of Burma Rd. through the gravel portion will be posted at 6 tons each axle, 8 tons maximum gross weight.
Under Section 349.16 (3) exemptions may be made to allow for vehicles carrying those commodities of which are used to perform necessary and vital services for the public health, safety, and welfare. In accordance with this section, school buses, vehicles transporting non-divisible perishable goods, emergency vehicles, and County maintenance vehicles are exempt from these temporary weight restrictions. Special concessions on overweight loads may be made in emergency situations on a case-by-case basis through the issuing of single trip permits during the period of imposed restrictions.
The LCHD, in cooperation with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department, will allow these authorized single trips on a restricted basis over specifically designated routes. Additional information on these single trip permits is available at the LCHD, 100 Cooper St. in Merrill or by calling 715.539.2500.