Construction crews are planning to finish repairs this week of a bridge on the Turner Turnpike near Chandler that was hit twice in two weeks by trucks hauling oversized loads.
Drivers need to check with local agencies before increasing any weights on city, county and township routes.
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Winter load increases will begin Monday, Jan. 4, at 12:01 a.m. on unrestricted state highways in the central frost zone, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Frost zones can be found on the MnDOT’s load limits map at
Winter load increases are already in effect in the north and north-central frost zones. Vehicles will be allowed to operate up to 10% over the standard legal maximum loads on unrestricted highways during the winter load increase period. However, trucks must comply with current registration weight laws and not exceed registered gross weight tolerances.
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