HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 Spring Load RestrictionsContact: Brittany Bader, Digital Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-826-0396 • BBader@EdinaMN.gov • EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Edina Spring Load Restrictions Go into Effect March 10
Edina, Minn., March 7, 2023 – Spring load restrictions in Edina go into effect 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 10, the same day the Minnesota Department of Transportation starts spring load
restrictions in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area.
Weight restrictions are implemented each spring to help 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. They can be obtained online. Drivers can show the email receipt as proof of permit. Violators may be fined.
Learn more and apply for a permit at EdinaMN.gov/loadrestrictions.
An end date for restrictions has not been announced but will be included online at EdinaMN.gov/loadrestrictions when available.
For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 952-826-0376.
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