"Winter Load Increases (WLI) South: Starting date Dec. 29, 2025 / Ending date Feb. 24, 2026"
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Status | ACTIVE Spring Load Restrictions in effect. North-Central: ends May 13, 2026. North: ends May 15, 2026. Metro, South, Southeast: ended Apr. 20, 2026. Central: ended May 1, 2026. |
| Status Timestamp | 2026-05-28 at 18:02:41 UTC |
| Coverage | State and federal trunk highways only. County roads: visit MnDOT County Weight Information. City streets: contact the city directly. |
| Effective Dates | SLR season: Dec. 12, 2025 (earliest WLI start) through May 15, 2026 (final SLR end). See zone table below for full per-zone breakdown. |
| Weight Limits | Specific axle and gross weight limits not published on source page. Verify at MnDOT Weight Info page. |
| Key Roads | All Minnesota state trunk highways and federal trunk highways statewide. |
| Exemptions | Middle-Range Overweight Permits: Metro/South/Southeast available Apr. 20, 2026; Central available May 1, 2026; North-Central available May 13, 2026; North available May 15, 2026. Full-Summer Overweight Permits: Metro/South/Southeast available May 8, 2026; Central available May 15, 2026; North and North-Central available Jun. 1, 2026. Confirm current availability with MnDOT before dispatching under permit. |
| Penalties | Not specified |
| Contact | Phone: 651-366-5400 or toll-free 1-800-723-6543 | Email alerts: Subscribe via GovDelivery | 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 Dates by Zone
| Zone | SLR Start | SLR End | Middle-Range Permits Available | Full-Summer Permits Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Mar. 3, 2026 | Apr. 20, 2026 | Apr. 20, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |
| South | Mar. 3, 2026 | Apr. 20, 2026 | Apr. 20, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |
| Southeast | Mar. 3, 2026 | Apr. 20, 2026 | Apr. 20, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |
| Central | Mar. 6, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| North-Central | Mar. 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 | May 13, 2026 | Jun. 1, 2026 |
| North | Mar. 20, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | Jun. 1, 2026 |
Winter Load Increase (WLI) Dates by Zone 20252026 Season
| Zone | WLI Start | WLI End |
|---|---|---|
| North | Dec. 12, 2025 | Mar. 20, 2026 |
| North-Central | Dec. 12, 2025 | Mar. 18, 2026 |
| 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 |
What This Means for Dispatch
- SLR remains active in North-Central and North zones. All state and federal trunk highways in those zones are still operating under spring load restriction rules as of the status timestamp.
- North-Central SLR ends May 13, 2026. Middle-Range Overweight Permits become available May 13, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Full-Summer Overweight Permits available Jun. 1, 2026.
- North SLR ends May 15, 2026. Middle-Range Overweight Permits become available May 15, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Full-Summer Overweight Permits available Jun. 1, 2026.
- Metro, South, and Southeast zones exited SLR Apr. 20, 2026. Middle-Range Overweight Permits are available. Full-Summer Overweight Permits available May 8, 2026.
- Central zone exited SLR May 1, 2026. Middle-Range Overweight Permits are available. Full-Summer Overweight Permits available May 15, 2026.
- All dates begin at 12:01 a.m. and are announced at least 3 calendar days in advance build lead time into your planning.
- Axle and gross weight limits during SLR are not published on the main load limits page verify at the MnDOT Weight Info page.
- Sign up for email restriction change alerts via GovDelivery to receive advance notice of end dates and permit availability.
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. Status confirmed: 2026-05-28 at 18:02:41 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.
