City of Fargo spring load restrictions begin March 18

Effective March 18, 2020 at 12:01 a.m., The City of Fargo will impose Class A  and Class 1 load restrictions on various roads throughout town.

Class A restrictions are defined as follows:

• Single Axle                               18,000 lbs
• Tandem Axle                           32,000 lbs - 16,000 lbs per axle
• 3 Axles or more                       42,000 lbs - 14,000 lbs per axle
• Gross Vehicle Weight              80,000 lbs

Class 1 restrictions are defined as follows:

• Single Axle                               15,000 lbs
• Tandem Axle                           30,000 lbs - 15,000 lbs per axle
• 3 Axles or more                       36,000 lbs - 12,000 lbs per axle
• Gross Vehicle weight               80,000 lbs

Restrictions shall remain in effect until pavement subgrade conditions warrant removal, generally the first or middle part of May. Permit applications for weights in excess of restrictions shall be in writing and submitted to the Fargo City Engineer, 225 4th St. N., Fargo, ND, 58102. The Truck Route Map and roads that are affected by spring load restrictions can be viewed online at www.fargotruckroutes.com.