Weight limits for county roads in effect

The Shawano County Highway Department has announced the seasonal posting of spring weight limits on various county roads. Haulers will need to watch for the signs restricting load limits. A list of the posted roads is available at www.co.shawano.wi.us. The weight restrictions are 6 tons for a single axle, 10 tons for a tandem axle, maximum gross weight is 26 tons. Seasonal weight restrictions are placed on specific highways during the spring thaw period. The restrictions are placed to prevent damage to the pavement structure and extend the life of the pavement. In the Town of Menominee and Menominee County, all posted roads shall be limited to 6 tons per single axle and 10 tons per tandem axle, with a combined gross weight not to exceed 21 tons. These weight restrictions will remain in place until the frost has dissipated and roadbeds have firmed up. The average length of the weight limit posting over the past six years has been 40.86 days, with the shortest duration being 30 days and the longest being 47 days.