"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 Metro, South, Southeast, and Central zones. North and North-Central SLR start dates not yet announced; Winter Load Increases remain active in those zones. |
| Status Timestamp | 2026-03-10 at 23:06:30 UTC |
| Coverage | State and federal trunk highways only. County roads: visit MnDOT County Weight Information resource. 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 not yet announced | North-Central not yet announced. End dates pending for all active SLR zones. All dates begin at 12:01 a.m. with at least 3 days advance notice. |
| Weight Limits | Not specified on source page. See MnDOT Weight Info page for axle and gross weight 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 availability with MnDOT before dispatching under permit. |
| Penalties | Not specified |
| Contact | Phone: 651-366-5400 | Toll-free: 1-800-723-6543 | 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 | Not yet announced | Pending | WLI still active (started Dec. 12, 2025; no end date posted) |
| North-Central | Not yet announced | Pending | WLI still active (started Dec. 12, 2025; no end date posted) |
Winter Load Increase (WLI) Dates by Zone
| Zone | WLI Start | WLI End |
|---|---|---|
| North | Dec. 12, 2025 | Not yet announced |
| North-Central | Dec. 12, 2025 | Not yet announced |
| 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. 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 active now in Metro, South, Southeast, and Central zones. Plan routes on state and federal trunk highways accordingly before dispatch.
- North and North-Central zones: SLR start dates have not been posted. Winter Load Increases remain in effect in those zones. Monitor MnDOT for at least 3 days advance notice before SLR activates.
- 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.
- Email subscription alerts for restriction changes are available via GovDelivery through 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. Page content dated 2/25/2026. Status confirmed: 2026-03-10 at 23:06:30 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.
