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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Spring road restrictions go into effect
Edina, Minn., March 22, 2005 – Spring road restrictions in Edina will go into effect 12:01 a.m.
Wednesday, March 23.
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 four 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 in the Public Works Office, 5146 Eden Ave., between the hours
of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. A permit is good for one truck for one day to one
address. The cost is $30 per permit. Violators of the road weight restrictions may be fined. For more
information, contact the Public Works Department at 952-826-0300.
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City of Edina City of Edina
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Jennifer Bennerotte
Communications Director
Phone 952-833-9520
Fax 952-826-0390
www.cityofedina.com
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