"Dates for Winter Load Increases (WLI), Middle-Weight Permits and Full-Summer Permits are shown as soon as they are available."
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Status | ACTIVE Spring Load Restrictions in effect across all six zones. Metro, South, Southeast: ended Apr. 20, 2026. Central: ends May 1, 2026. North-Central: ends May 13, 2026. North: ends May 15, 2026. |
| Status Timestamp | 2026-05-07 at 18:02:42 UTC |
| Coverage | State and federal trunk highways only. County roads: visit MnDOT County Weight Information. City streets: contact the city directly. |
| Effective Dates | Metro: Mar. 3 Apr. 20, 2026 | South: Mar. 3 Apr. 20, 2026 | Southeast: Mar. 3 Apr. 20, 2026 | Central: Mar. 6 May 1, 2026 | North-Central: Mar. 18 May 13, 2026 | North: Mar. 20 May 15, 2026. All dates begin at 12:01 a.m. with at least 3 days advance notice. |
| Weight Limits | Specific axle and gross weight limits not published on source page. See MnDOT Weight Info page for details during SLR. |
| Key Roads | All Minnesota state trunk highways and federal trunk highways statewide. |
| Exemptions | Middle-Range Overweight Permits: Metro, South, Southeast available Apr. 20, 2026; Central available May 1, 2026; North-Central available May 13, 2026; North available May 15, 2026. Full-Summer Overweight Permits: Metro, South, Southeast available May 8, 2026; Central available May 15, 2026; North and North-Central not yet posted. Confirm current availability with MnDOT before dispatching under permit. |
| Penalties | Not specified |
| Contact | Phone: 651-366-5400 or toll-free 1-800-723-6543 | Email alerts: Subscribe via GovDelivery | Office: 395 John Ireland Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55155-1800 | Web: dot.state.mn.us/loadlimits |
| Primary Status Source URL | https://www.dot.state.mn.us/loadlimits/ |
Spring Load Restriction Dates by Zone
| Zone | SLR Start Date | SLR End Date | Middle-Range Permits Available | Full-Summer Permits Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Mar. 3, 2026 | Apr. 20, 2026 | Apr. 20, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |
| South | Mar. 3, 2026 | Apr. 20, 2026 | Apr. 20, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |
| Southeast | Mar. 3, 2026 | Apr. 20, 2026 | Apr. 20, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |
| Central | Mar. 6, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| North-Central | Mar. 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 | May 13, 2026 | Not yet posted |
| North | Mar. 20, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | Not yet posted |
Winter Load Increase (WLI) Dates by Zone 20252026 Season
| Zone | WLI Start | WLI End |
|---|---|---|
| North | Dec. 12, 2025 | Mar. 20, 2026 |
| North-Central | Dec. 12, 2025 | Mar. 18, 2026 |
| Central | Dec. 16, 2025 | Mar. 6, 2026 |
| Metro | Dec. 16, 2025 | Mar. 3, 2026 |
| South | Dec. 29, 2025 | Feb. 24, 2026 |
| Southeast | Dec. 29, 2025 | Feb. 24, 2026 |
What This Means for Dispatch
- SLR is active in all six zones statewide. All state and federal trunk highway routes across Minnesota are operating under spring load restriction rules. Plan accordingly before dispatch.
- Metro, South, and Southeast zones ended SLR Apr. 20, 2026. Middle-Range Overweight Permits became available in those three zones on Apr. 20, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Full-Summer Overweight Permits are available May 8, 2026 for those zones.
- Central zone ends May 1, 2026. Middle-Range Overweight Permits for Central become available May 1, 2026. Full-Summer Overweight Permits for Central are available May 15, 2026.
- North-Central zone ends May 13, 2026. Middle-Range Overweight Permits for North-Central become available May 13, 2026. Full-Summer Permit date not yet posted for North-Central.
- North zone ends May 15, 2026. Middle-Range Overweight Permits for North become available May 15, 2026. Full-Summer Permit date not yet posted for North.
- All dates begin at 12:01 a.m. and are announced at least 3 calendar days in advance build lead time into your planning.
- Axle and gross weight limits during SLR are not published on the main load limits page verify at the MnDOT Weight Info page.
- Sign up for email restriction change alerts via GovDelivery to receive advance notice of end dates and permit availability.
Coverage Scope
MnDOT states: "We provide information about load limits on state and federal trunk highways. For information about load limits on county roads, visit County Weight Information. For city streets contact the city." This article covers state and federal trunk highways only. Do not apply these restrictions to county roads, city streets, or township roads without consulting the appropriate local authority.
Data sourced from: Minnesota Department of Transportation Seasonal Load Limits. Status confirmed: 2026-05-07 at 18:02:42 UTC. for restriction status, zone dates, coverage scope, and contact information. Axle and gross weight limits are not published on the source page verify at MnDOT Weight Info. Published by oversize.io.
