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Notice to Haulers - Lifting of Seasonal Load Restrictions

Jun 07, 2023 03:36PM ● By Editor

June 7, 2023 from Cook County 


Seasonal load restrictions have ended on the following roads, effective today. Legal weight trucks can use these roads, unless otherwise posted.

Restrictions have been lifted on the following roads or sections of roads:

  • CSAH 13
  • CSAH 14W (from Hwy 61 to CR 60)
  • CSAH 14E (from Hwy 61 to Wild Plum Dr)
  • UT 42
  • UT 43/43N
  • UT 44
  • CR 45
  • CR/UT 48
  • UT 64
  • UT 68

The following roads or sections of roads remain restricted to the limits on posted signs, generally 5 tons per axle:

  • CSAH 6 (from Meridian Rd to CSAH 7)
  • CSAH 14 (between CR 60 and Wild Plum Dr)
  • UT 55
  • CR 60 (from CR 58 east to CSAH 14)
  • UT 67
  • CR 69
  • UT 70
  • UT 74
  • UT 102

Road conditions will continue to be inspected daily, and load restrictions on each road will be removed as soon as conditions allow.

Haulers are asked to be mindful of posted bridges, which have year-round varying load restrictions, on some Cook County highways. Any questions can be directed to the Highway Department at (218) 387-3014.

Contact: Robert Hass, County Engineer, (218) 387-3014 or [email protected]

 

 

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