Seasonal Weight Limit Restrictions

March 1, 2025 | News

Dated: February 28, 2025
For Immediate News Release

Seasonal Weight Restrictions
EMERGENCY WEIGHT LIMITS TO BE IN EFFECT
Given the unseasonably warm temperatures forecast for the next two weeks and pursuant to §349.16, Wisconsin Statutes, the Jackson County Highway Department will implement emergency weight restrictions on all County Trunk Highways beginning Wednesday, March 5th. Spring weight limit restrictions are a necessity for the economic longevity and immediate structural stability of highways that, without restrictions, will seriously deteriorate when the underlying ground is weak and mushy from melting frost.

The Jackson County Highway Department advises that the seasonal weight restrictions noted below will be imposed at 12:01 AM, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 on all Jackson County Trunk Highways except CTH P from the north Corporate Limit of the Village of Taylor northerly to Badger Mining.

Seasonal weight restrictions for all other Jackson County Trunk highways are as follows:

Total Number of Axles	Maximum Gross Weight
Two (2) Axles	8 Ton (16,000 lbs.)
Three (3) or More Axles (Straight Truck)	13 Ton (26,000 lbs.)
Combination Vehicle (5th Wheel Tractor & Trailer)	18 Ton (36,000 lbs.)

The placement of signs will start at 7:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 5th 2025. Signs will be placed at strategic intersections advising the public of specific weight restrictions in effect on the particular highway. These restrictions are for County Trunk Highways ONLY. Any weight restrictions on State, City, Village, or Township roads are handled by each respective entity.
Restrictions will remain in effect until all our highways have regained their strength. This date is weather dependent. To keep up to date on posting please follow us on the Jackson County website.
BY ORDER OF THE JACKSON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT