If your driving takes you through Michigan as of Friday, Feb. 17 be aware that spring weight restrictions go into effect at noon.
According to the Michigan Department of Transportation weight restrictions will be imposed on all state trunkline highways from the Michigan/Indiana and Michigan/Ohio state lines north to and including the entire stretch of I-196 in Allegan County 
All travel under way before noon on Friday, Feb. 10, may continue until the curfew hour of one half-hour past sunset.
In the restricted areas, the following will apply:
- On routes designated as “all-season” (designated in green and gold on the MDOT Truck Operators Map), there will be no reduction in legal axle weights.
- On routes designated as “seasonal” (designated in solid or dashed red on the MDOT Truck Operators Map), there will be a posted weight reduction of 25 percent for rigid (concrete) pavements and 35 percent for flexible (asphalt) pavements.
- All extended permits will be valid for oversize loads in the weight-restricted area on the restricted routes. Single-trip permits will not be issued for any overweight loads or loads exceeding 14 feet in width, 11 axles and 150 feet in overall length on the restricted routes.
MDOT determines when weight restrictions begin each spring by measuring frost depths along state highways, observing road conditions, and monitoring weather forecasts. Weight restrictions remain in effect until the frost line is deep enough to allow moisture to escape and the roadbeds regain stability.
For more weight restriction information and updates, call 800-787-8960, or visit MDOT’s website. You also may sign up to receive e-mail alerts.
Trucking companies located in New Jersey and Canada can obtain information by calling 517-373-6256.
