2026 seasonal load restrictions on Olmsted County roads
The 2026 seasonal load restrictions will go into effect on Olmsted County roads on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Press Release
Date: March 2, 2026
Contact: Sue Struckmann, Support Services Supervisor
507-328-7070 or sue.struckmann@olmstedcounty.gov
2026 seasonal load restrictions on Olmsted County roads
ROCHESTER, Minn. – The 2026 seasonal load restrictions will go into effect on Olmsted County roads on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The weight limit will be posted at each individual county road. The end of the seasonal load restriction period is no longer fixed at eight weeks. It will now be based on how weather is affecting roadway strength and monitored as conditions change. Therefore, ending dates for seasonal load restrictions for each road will vary, and restrictions will remain in effect when the roadway is posted.
An interactive map for the 2026 Seasonal Load Restrictions can be found at the following link: Olmsted County 2026 Seasonal Weight Limits Map
If you have questions regarding load restrictions, contact Olmsted County Public Works at 507-328-7060.
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About Olmsted County
Olmsted County is the seventh largest county in the state of Minnesota with eight cities (Rochester being the largest), 18 townships, and approximately 164,784 residents. The county is governed by seven individuals elected to serve on the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners, and county services are supported by approximately 1,400 Olmsted County government employees working to build a sustainable foundation for a safe, healthy, and welcoming community through public service excellence. For more information, visit www.olmstedcounty.gov.