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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Jennifer Bennerotte
Communications & Technology Services Director
Phone 952-833-9520 • Fax 952-826-0389 • www.EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Spring load restrictions go into effect
Edina, Minn., March 19, 2013 – Spring road restrictions in Edina went 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.
All residential roads in Edina are restricted to five tons per axle throughout the period that restrictions are in
effect. 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 issued for six tons per axle online or at the Public Works & Park Maintenance Facility, 7450
Metro Blvd., between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. A permit is good for one
truck for one day to one address. The cost is $100 per permit. Drivers can apply for permits online at
www.EdinaMN.gov. 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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