Spring road restrictions for commercial motor vehicles begin in the City of West Fargo and Cass County Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
The West Fargo Municipal Code calls for reduced allowable weights on streets that may become seriously damaged or destroyed by deterioration, rain, snow or other climate conditions. These restrictions are put in place every spring, when heavy loads can cause serious damage to roads impacted by frost thaw.
The restricted roadways classifications, restricted gross axle weights, and restricted gross vehicle weight limits on city streets are as follows:
Road Restriction Maximum Gross and Axle Weights |
| Class 1 Load Restriction | Class 2 Load Restriction | Class 3 Load Restriction | Class 4 Load Restriction |
Gross weight | 110,000 lbs. | 90,000 lbs. | 64,000 lbs. | Cars and Unloaded Trucks Only |
Single Axle | 18,000 lbs. | 15,000 lbs. | 12,000 lbs. |
Tandem Axle | 32,000 lbs. | 30,000 lbs. | 24,000 lbs. |
Triple Axle | 42,000 lbs. | 36,000 lbs. | 30,000 lbs. |
Quad Axle | 56,000 lbs. | 48,000 lbs. | 40,000 lbs. |
Five-Axle Grouping | 70,000 lbs. | 60,000 lbs. | 50,000 lbs. |
West Fargo’s road class map and truck route map can be found on the city’s overdimensional website.
Spring restrictions typically are in place through May, but the date restrictions are lifted is weather dependent. Vehicles found in excess of the weight limitations imposed are charged a fee based on their amount overweight.
For more information, please visit the City of West Fargo’s overdimensional website.