Seasonal road restrictions in accordance with Minnesota Statute §169.87 went into effect on Friday March 7, for Becker County Highways that are South of US Highway 10. 

Seasonal road restrictions will go into effect on Becker County Highways that are North of US Highway 10 at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, March 18. 

The weight restriction signs shall govern when installed. The roads will be patrolled and the load limits enforced as the signs are erected. The restrictions will remain in effect until the signs are removed by Becker County as conditions improve. If conditions indicate pavement failure, gross axle weight limits will be reduced.

No overweight permits will be issued to vehicles with divisible loads that exceed axle weight limits or 80,000 pounds. 

For more information and maps contact the Becker County highway department at (218) 847-4463 or http://www.co.becker.mn.us/dept/highway/maps.aspx