Alaska Online Public Notices #NR 2026-10 WR

Public Notice of Seasonal Vehicle Weight Restrictions in Alaska's Northern Region

This notice from the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Northern Region, announces seasonal vehicle weight restrictions for roads in the region. - Applies to vehicles over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW) - Affected areas include: - Mile 163 Parks Highway north - Mile 118 Glenn Highway northeast - Valdez on the Richardson Highway north to Fairbanks - Road systems in Cordova and Nome - Specific restrictions: - Elliott Highway (MP 73 to 150): 75% of legal axle load - Tofty Road: 50% of legal axle load - No overloads allowed on restricted roads - Some roads return to summertime permitting - Overweight load applications can be submitted for approval to the Measurement Standards & Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (MSCVE) group - Enforcement by Commercial Vehicle Enforcement division - No OEMs or vendors involved; this is a regulatory notice, not a procurement opportunity

Description

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Northern Region has issued seasonal vehicle weight restrictions effective June 17, 2026, at 8:00 AM. These restrictions apply to all vehicles over 10,000# GVW within the Northern Region, affecting specific roads with weight limits set as percentages of legal allowable weight. Some roads will return to summertime permitting, while others have restrictions of 75% or 50% of legal axle load with no overloads allowed. The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement division will enforce these restrictions, and overweight load applications can be submitted for approval.

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