Seasonal weight restrictions will be effective Monday March 5, 2012. Check email and website for which roads/highways
WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Seasonal weight restrictions will be effective Monday, March 5, 2012
“TEMPORARY” WEIGHT LIMITS on COUNTY TRUNK HIGHWAYS in WOOD COUNTY will become effective upon posting of such signs as authorized by Chapter 349.16 of the WISCONSIN STATUTES. Miles posted are expected to be the same as in 2011. These SEASONAL WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS will be….Six [6] Tons GROSS load for single axles and Ten [10] Tons GROSS for Tandem Axles.
PLEASE WATCH FOR SIGNS. For more information you can go to http://www.co.wood.wi.us/Departments/Highway/WeightRestrictions.aspx
Weight limits for WIS 54, WIS 173 in Wood County
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation today announced the seasonal posting of weight limits (springtime posted roads) on two area state highways. The weight restrictions are 6 tons gross load for single axle vehicles and 10 tons gross load for tandem axle vehicles (any two axles under 8 feet apart). The maximum gross weight is 24 tons.
Seasonal weight restrictions will be effective 8 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2012 on the following highways:
• WIS 54, Wood County, Jackson County line to WIS 80; and the south intersection of WIS 80 to one mile west of WIS 73.
• WIS 173, Wood County, north intersection with WIS 80 to the intersection with Wood County G.
Seasonal weight restrictions (springtime posted roads) are placed on specific highways during the spring thaw. The restrictions are added to prevent damage to the pavement structure during the springtime freezing and thawing period.
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 Maintenance Engineer.
Address/Location
Wood County Dispatch Center
400 Market St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 715-421-8701