Local truck drivers hauling heavy loads will have to be aware of their cargo weight now that the roads in the state have been reclassified by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). The frozen road declaration in Wisconsin was ended Friday morning by the DOT. This action impacts all five zones in the state, which includes zones 2 and 3 in Door and Kewaunee counties. It helps to prevent roads from being damaged by heavy trucks during the spring thaw. The restrictions on Class II roads, including about 1,400 miles of state highways, are on hold as the field staff evaluate the conditions amid the recent warmup and thaw. The DOT monitors the roads to determine when they are frozen enough to accommodate heavier loads or thawed to lift the declarations.
Local units of government may also post load limits for town roads, county highways, and municipality streets.
