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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Debbie Townsend, Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-826-0396 • dtownsend@EdinaMN.gov • EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Spring Load Restrictions Go into Effect March 15
Edina, Minn., March 13, 2019 – Spring load restrictions in Edina go into effect 12:01 a.m. Friday,
March 15.
Weight restrictions are implemented each spring in an effort to preserve and protect Edina’s road
system during the thawing and refreezing associated with spring. Streets are weakened during the
spring thaw by water that becomes trapped in the gravel base below the pavement. The weight of
vehicles traveling over these roads can cause the road to bend and possibly crack. Limiting the
amount of weight on the street during this time will minimize the wear and allow the base adequate
time to stabilize.
Most residential roads in Edina are restricted to five tons per axle throughout the period that
restrictions are in effect. The permit allows up to six tons per axle.
The road weight restrictions typically won't affect the average car or truck. However, construction
vehicles entering residential neighborhoods may have to lighten their loads to comply with the
restrictions.
Permits are $100 for one truck to one address for one day. Learn more and apply for a permit at
EdinaMN.gov/loadrestrictions.
Violators of the road weight restrictions may be fined.
For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 952-826-0376.
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