By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net
Spring load restrictions on Rice County State Aid Highways and county roadways go in to effect this week. Each year during the spring thaw (typically early-March to mid-May), state, county, and local agencies impose axle weight restrictions to protect the investment that has been made in their roadways. The two primary causes for premature deterioration of bituminous pavement are weather and traffic load. As the frost is leaving the ground during the spring thaw every year, the gravel under the roadbed has high moisture content, which weakens the load carrying capacity of the pavement.
According to a statement from Rice County, the period in which restrictions last varies depending upon frost and weather conditions, but they usually last a minimum of eight weeks. Rice County uses the spring load restriction dates set by MnDOT as a guideline for Rice County’s road network.You can find the map of road conditions on the county’s website
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