Alaska Online Public Notices #Northern Region - Seasonal WR Effective 04.17.2026

Alaska DOT&PF Northern Region Seasonal Vehicle Weight Restrictions Notice

This notice from the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Northern Region, announces seasonal vehicle weight restrictions for commercial vehicles: - Applies to all vehicles over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW) operating within the Northern Region - Restrictions specify allowable axle loads as percentages of legal limits, varying by road segment - Some roads allow 100% of legal axle loads; others are limited to 85%, 75%, or 50% - Affected highways and roads include: - Parks Highway, Richardson Highway, Glenn Highway, Alaska Highway, Tok Cutoff, Steese Highway - Local roads in Fairbanks, Valdez, Cordova, Delta, Tok, and other Northern Region areas - Restrictions are enforced by the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement division - Additional or modified restrictions may be imposed as needed based on weather and pavement conditions - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of goods/services are involved; this is a regulatory notice only

Description

This public notice from the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities announces seasonal vehicle weight restrictions effective April 17, 2026, at 8:00 AM for vehicles over 10,000# GVW within the Northern Region. The restrictions vary by road segment and specify allowable axle loads as percentages of legal limits, with some roads permitting 100% legal axle loads and others restricted to 85%, 75%, or 50%. The notice details specific highways and roads affected, including the Parks Highway, Richardson Highway, Glenn Highway, and others, with enforcement by the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement division. An electronic copy of the weight restriction notices is available online.

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