2008 Seasonal Weight Restrictions Suspended

Posted on February 27, 2008

What: Seasonal Weight Restrictions Suspended

When: Effective March 1, 2008, until further notice

Where: Countywide

Why: For the protection of the county road infrastructure

Background

The Washtenaw County Road Commission announced that the County Highway Engineer has SUSPENDED the Seasonal Weight Restrictions, which would have otherwise taken effect March 1, 2008. This suspension is in effect until further notice. A subsequent Media Advisory will be issued at such time the Seasonal Weight Restrictions are imposed.

This action is taken in accordance with the Washtenaw County Board of Road Commissioners’ Resolution No. RC08-053, and pursuant to Act 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, as amended [MCL §257.722]. Information regarding the Seasonal Weight Restrictions and the Board resolution is available for public review on the Road Commission’s website at: www.wcroads.org/permits/weightrestrictions.htm.

Contacts

If you have any questions regarding Seasonal Weight Restrictions, please contact Matt MacDonell, Permits & Subdivision Supervisor, at (734) 827-9527, or via email at macdonellm@wcroads.org.

If you require assistance with media information, please contact Val Cooper, Public Information Officer, at (734) 327-6675 or via email at: cooperv@wcroads.org.