Central Alaska roads lift spring weight limits June 15

Alaska DOT&PF will lift seasonal weight restrictions across Central Region roads Monday, June 15, at 8 a.m. The June 10 notice ends spring thaw limits that protect pavement during warmer months. All state-maintained highways return to normal summer permitting.

The change affects state-maintained paved and gravel roads from Homer on the Sterling Highway and Seward on the Seward Highway to Mile 118 on the Glenn Highway and Mile 163 on the Parks Highway. The Dillingham and Bethel road systems also return to normal limits. Weight restrictions are stated as a percentage of legal allowable weight under 17 AAC 25.013(e), which defines maximum axle loading.

Central Region Maintenance and Operations Manager Burrell Nickeson issued the notice Tuesday. DOT&PF's Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division will enforce the limits. Additional restrictions may be imposed based on weather and pavement monitoring.

Questions about overweight and oversized load permits can be directed to DOT&PF's MSCVC Customer Service Center at 1-800-478-7636 within Alaska or 1-907-365-1200 out-of-state. Roadway questions can be directed to 907-269-0757.