Shorewood Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will start spring load restrictions (SLR) in the SOUTHEAST and METRO seasonal load limit (SLL ) zones Friday, March 10, 2023 at 12:01 AM.

Winter load increases have already ended in the SOUTH, SOUTHEAST and METRO zones.

Seasonal load limit zones and restricted routes can be found on the MnDOT load limits map. A detailed map of Shorewood road restrictions is available here. 

Ending dates for spring load restrictions are variable and based on how weather is affecting roadway strength. 

Start and end dates and other load limit information are shown at mndot.gov/loadlimits.

For questions about legal axle weight during SLR; Gross Vehicle Weight Schedule, call: Minnesota Department of Public Safety State Patrol – Commercial Vehicle Enforcement 651-350-2000

For questions about oversize/overweight loads/permitting call: Minnesota Department of Transportation Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations – Oversize/Overweight Permits 651-296-6000 Or email:  ofcvopermits.dot@state.mn.us

All changes are made with a minimum three calendar-day notice.

For the most current information, go to MnDOT’s automated 24-hour message center at 800-723-6543 for the U.S. and Canada, or 651-366-5400 for the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. This information is also published on the MnDOT seasonal load limits website at mndot.gov/loadlimits.

For updated road condition information, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org.