State imposes spring weight limits on Central Alaska roads starting April 27

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities will restrict weight limits on most state roads in Central Alaska starting Monday, April 27, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. to protect pavement during spring thaw.

The restrictions affect roads from Homer and Seward north to Mile 118 on the Glenn Highway and Mile 163 on the Parks Highway, plus the Dillingham and Bethel road systems. Most paved roads will be limited to 75 percent of legal axle weight, while gravel roads drop to 50 percent.

Major highways including the Glenn Highway from Anchorage to Mile 118 and the Parks Highway to Mile 163 will allow full legal weight but no overloads. Key Anchorage streets such as Minnesota Drive, Muldoon Road, and Northern Lights Boulevard also fall under the no-overload category.

Some roads face stricter limits. The Sterling Highway between Mile 44 and Mile 55 drops to 85 percent of legal weight. Old Seward Spur in Anchorage and several Wasilla roads including Big Lake Road and Vine Road are restricted to 50 percent.

The restrictions protect roads as frozen ground thaws and pavement weakens. The Department of Public Safety and DOT commercial vehicle enforcement will monitor compliance.

Truckers and commercial haulers can check current restrictions at dot.alaska.gov under Measures and Commercial Vehicles, then Weight Restrictions. Questions about permits can be directed to 1-800-478-7636 within Alaska or 1-907-365-1200 from out of state. Questions about which roads are affected can be directed to 907-269-0757.

Burrell Nickeson, Central Region Maintenance and Operations manager, issued the notice. Additional restrictions may be added as conditions change.