2010 WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Weight restrictions will be enforced effective Monday, March 8, 2010 beginning at 6 AM. To be added to the email notification system, click gtcrc@gtcrc.org
To learn about weight restrictions and view lists of non-restricted and restricted roads, click here
BIDS FOR MATERIALS AND SERVICES
The Road Commission is finalizing its 2010 needs for materials and services with bids anticipated to be received on March 15, 2010 at 1 PM. To check the status, Click bid page
If you have a question... "ask your road board."
WE HAVE AN ANSWER! Let us know what's on your mind - Our Board is very interested in answering your questions. Send your inquiry to us at gtcrc@gtcrc.org A Board member will answer one question during a regular meeting - which can then be viewed either on Channel99 or on LIAA's website.
ROAD WORK
Work on the Hammond-Keystone Road project is suspended for the winter. The road is still closed between the Grand Traverse County Brush Drop-Off Site and Traverse Bay Christian School. When winter weather subsides, the project will resume with a June 2010 completion date still anticipated.
SERVICE REQUESTS
Report road problems to 231-922-4848 or email us at: gtcrc@gtcrc.org
SNOWFALL DATA
November 2009 1"
December 2009 66.25"
January 2010 35.5"
February 2010 16"
SEASONAL TOTAL
As of February 22, 2010 118.75"
PrintWeight Restrictions
2010 Weight Restrictions
Weight restrictions will be enforced in Grand Traverse County beginning on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 6 AM.
Click below to review the list of non-weight restricted roads in Grand Traverse County:
2010 Non-Weight Restricted Roads
Click below to review an alphabetical list of weight-restricted roads in Grand Traverse County:
2010 A - C 2010 D - H 2010 I -O 2010 P - S 2010 T - Z
To learn more about this method of preserving our road surfaces, continue reading!
The "W's" of Weight Restrictions
What
When weight restrictions are being enforced, most heavy trucks must reduce their speeds and axle loads. These reductions reduce the impact that vehicles have on the fragile road surface. Speeds are reduced 35 MPH. Loads can either be reduced by carrying fewer pounds or by adding additional axles.
Why
The State of Michigan allows more weight per axle during normal travel times than any of the adjoining states. Weight restrictions are placed on roads to protect them from damage as the frost comes out of the road bed surface. As this action is weather-related, there is no set day when restrictions are placed or removed. Following is a brief history of "on-and-off" dates in Grand Traverse County:
When
2009 March 9 April 17
2008 March 14 April 14
2007 March 5 April 2
2006 March 8 April 3
2005 March 14 April 7
2004 March 1 April 19
Where
All state highways within Grand Traverse County are considered "Class A" roads. Trucks may continue their loads and speeds. A list of roads within Grand Traverse County that have either been constructed or reconstructed to a greater standard are also exempt. No special moves are allowed for loads that are overweight or oversized during this period of time.
Who
There are legal exemptions for certain classes of business; however, those businesses must still obtain written permission from the Road Commission for their intended route. Examples are several types of farm transports and electric utilities.