"All starting and ending dates begin at 12:01 a.m. and are preceded by at least a three-day advance notice."
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Status | ACTIVE Spring Load Restrictions in effect in all six zones: Metro, South, Southeast, Central, North-Central, and North. End dates for all zones not yet posted. |
| Status Timestamp | 2026-03-16 at 20:01:04 UTC |
| Coverage | State and federal trunk highways only. County roads: visit MnDOT County Weight Information. City streets: contact the city directly. |
| Effective Dates | SLR active from: Metro Mar. 3, 2026 | South Mar. 3, 2026 | Southeast Mar. 3, 2026 | Central Mar. 6, 2026 | North-Central Mar. 18, 2026 | North Mar. 20, 2026. End dates pending for all zones. 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. Specific restricted routes available on MnDOT Seasonal Load Limits map. |
| Exemptions | Middle-Range Overweight Permits; Full-Summer Overweight Permits. Availability varies by zone see permit table below. Confirm current 2026 availability with MnDOT before dispatching under permit. |
| Penalties | Not specified |
| Contact | Phone: 651-366-5400 | 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 Start Dates by Zone
| Zone | SLR Start Date | SLR End Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Mar. 3, 2026 | Pending | WLI ended Mar. 3, 2026 |
| South | Mar. 3, 2026 | Pending | WLI ended Feb. 24, 2026 |
| Southeast | Mar. 3, 2026 | Pending | WLI ended Feb. 24, 2026 |
| Central | Mar. 6, 2026 | Pending | WLI ended Mar. 6, 2026 |
| North-Central | Mar. 18, 2026 | Pending | WLI ended Mar. 18, 2026 |
| North | Mar. 20, 2026 | Pending | WLI ended Mar. 20, 2026 |
Winter Load Increase (WLI) Dates by Zone
| 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 |
Permit Availability by Zone
The following dates reflect prior-year zone data for when Middle-Range and Full-Summer Overweight Permits became available. 2026 dates have not yet been announced. Confirm current 2026 availability with MnDOT before dispatching under permit.
| Zone | Middle-Range Overweight Permits | Full-Summer Overweight Permits |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | Apr. 16, 2025 | Apr. 30, 2025 |
| South | Apr. 16, 2025 | Apr. 30, 2025 |
| Southeast | Apr. 16, 2025 | Apr. 30, 2025 |
| Central | May 2, 2025 | May 19, 2025 |
| North-Central | May 2, 2025 | May 19, 2025 |
| North | May 12, 2025 | Jun. 3, 2025 |
What This Means for Dispatch
- SLR is now active in all six zones: Metro, South, Southeast, Central, North-Central, and North. Plan all routes on state and federal trunk highways across the entire state under spring load restriction rules before dispatch.
- North zone update: SLR activated Mar. 20, 2026 this is new since the prior update. The North zone Winter Load Increase ended Mar. 20, 2026.
- All zone dates begin at 12:01 a.m. and are announced at least 3 calendar days in advance plan ahead.
- End dates for all active SLR zones are pending check MnDOT daily during spring thaw season.
- 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 on the MnDOT load limits page.
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: 2026-03-16 at 20:01:04 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.
