In Wisconsin, timing is everything. One week the ground is rock solid, and the next, the "spring thaw" turns road bases into a sponge. To protect the state’s infrastructure, WisDOT has officially pivoted from winter weight increases to spring restrictions. 1. The End of Frozen Road Declarations As of Friday, February...
As spring approaches, Michigan begins enforcing frost law restrictions (also called seasonal weight restrictions) to protect roads during the thawing season. Roads can look perfectly fine on the surface — but underneath, the base becomes soft and unstable as frost thaws unevenly. That’s when heavy axle loads can cause serious damage fast. Below...