Description
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is implementing seasonal vehicle weight restrictions in the Northern Region of Alaska. The restrictions apply to all vehicles over 10,000 pounds GVW and will be in effect until further notice. The weight restrictions vary by road, with some roads restricted to 100%, 85%, 75%, or 50% of legal axle load. The restrictions are stated as a percentage of legal allowable weight and shall be applied to the maximum axle loading in accordance with 17 AAC 25.013(e). The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement division of the Department of Transportation & Public Facilities will be enforcing these restrictions.
Some of the key roads affected by the restrictions include:
* Parks Highway MP 163 to 356 (Cantwell to Fairbanks)
* Richardson Highway; MP 0 to 330 (Valdez to Johnson Road)
* Glenn Highway; MP 118 to MP 189 (NR boundary to Glennallen)
* Alaska Highway MP 1222 to 1421 (Canadian Border to Delta)
* Tok Cutoff MP 0 to 124 (Gakona to Tok)
The restrictions are in place to protect the roads and ensure public safety.