SEASONAL LOAD LIMIT NOTIFICATION

SUBJECT: Winter load increases end in the metro frost zone. Spring load restrictions start in south, southeast and metro frost zones.

Date: February 26, 2026

  • The Minnesota Department of Transportation will end winter load increases in the METRO frost zone Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 12:01 AM.

  • The Minnesota Department of Transportation will start spring load restrictions in the SOUTH, SOUTHEAST and METRO frost zones Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 12:01 AM.

  • Winter load increases have already ended in the SOUTH and SOUTHEAST zones.

  • Seasonal load limit (frost) zones and restricted routes can be found on the MnDOT load limits map.

  • Start and end dates and other load limit information are shown at mndot.gov/loadlimits.

  • 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 (axle weight limits).

  • Full-summer overweight permits can be issued, during the spring load restriction period, for travel on the interstate system only.

  • Middle-range overweight permits become available within each SLL zone when spring load restrictions are lifted. Full-summer overweight permits become available two to three weeks after spring load restrictions are lifted. 

  • Ending dates for spring load restrictions are variable and based on how weather is affecting roadway strength. 

  • MnDOT will report start and end dates on its 24-hour automated message center at 1-800-723-6543 for the U.S. and Canada, and locally at 651-366-5400 for the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

  • For questions about legal axle weight during SLR; Gross Vehicle Weight Schedule, call: Minnesota Department of Public Safety State Patrol – Commercial Vehicle Enforcement 651-350-2000

  • For questions about oversize/overweight loads/permitting call: Minnesota Department of Transportation Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations – Oversize/Overweight Permits 651-296-6000 Or email:  ofcvopermits.dot@state.mn.us.

  • All changes are made with a minimum three-calendar-day notice.

  • For the most current information, go to MnDOT’s automated 24-hour message center at 800-723-6543 for the U.S. and Canada, or 651-366-5400 for the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. This information is also published on the MnDOT seasonal load limits website at mndot.gov/loadlimits.

  • For updated road condition information, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org.

  • For weight restrictions within the City of Rogers, please view our maps containing Seasonal (Spring) and Non-Seasonal load limits.

View the 2026 Seasonal (Spring) Weight Restrictions Map
View The 2026 Non-Seasonal Weight Restrictions Map

Please note: Weight restrictions do not apply to emergency and service vehicles such as fire trucks, utility service vehicles, buses, and garbage trucks.