The Wisconsin and Michigan state DOTs released updates to their frozen roads period and spring weight restrictions which affect oversize load travel in both states. 
Wisconsin
The Wisconsin state oversize/overweight load permit department (Wisconsin Department of Transportation) released the following regarding the frozen roads period.
- For updates on current road conditions, traffic incidents, even traffic cameras, check 511 Wisconsin and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/511WI
- Wisconsin DOT has a number of rest areas available for drivers to park and wait out inclement weather.
- Many weight stations also have available parking.
- Wisconsin’s new Truck Parking Information Management System is active at the multiple rest area locations and highway signage will explain space availability.
Michigan
Effective Monday, March 8, 2021 at 8 a.m., weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunk line highways for the entire state of Michigan, both Upper and Lower Peninsula.
State trunk line highways typically carry M, I or US designations. Weight Restriction information and updates may be obtained by calling 1-800-787-8960. For companies located in Canada or New Jersey, information may be obtained by calling 517-335-0023.
On routes designated as “All Season Routes” (green & gold on the MDOT Truck Operators Map), there will be no reduction in legal axle weight. On routes designated as “Seasonal” (solid or dashed red on the MDOT Truck Operators Map), there will be a reduction of 25% for rigid pavements and 35% for flexible pavements.
Extended permits will be valid for oversize only in the weight restricted area. Single trip permits will not be issued for overweight or loads exceeding 14 feet in width, 11 axles and 150 feet in overall length in the weight restricted area.
Detailed weight restriction information may be obtained by linking to www.michigan.gov/truckers Please refer to MDOT Truck Operators Map for route designations.
