Spring Load Restrictions

Spring Load Restrictions:

2026 Spring Load Restriction Status:

ENDING Date: TBE

Beginning Date: TBD

  • The City of Buffalo follows MnDOT's start and end dates for load restrictions.  
    • City of Buffalo Load Restriction Map (PDF).
    • Buffalo is in the METRO FROST ZONE however, we reserve the right to place and remove restrictions based on how weather is affecting roadway strength based on both visual observation and data obtained from the Otsego freeze/thaw ground monitoring station.
    • All starting and ending dates begin at 12:01 am and are preceded by at least a three-day advance notice on this website and on MnDOT's website
    • MnDOT also offers the opportunity to receive updates automatically by subscribing to receive e-mail updates
  • NO overweight permits will be granted on City of Buffalo public streets

Contact Us

  1. Craig Boeve

    Director of Project Management
    Email Craig Boeve
    Phone: 763-684-5414

  2. Beth Opheim

    GIS & Compliance Coordinator
    Email Beth Opheim
    Phone: 763-684-5418

  3. Tyler Snyder

    GIS/Engineering Technician
    Email Tyler Snyder
    Phone: 612-516-8866

Spring Load Restriction Historical Data

YEAR START DATE END DATE
2025 March 3 April 16
2024 February 26 March 18
2023 March 10 April 24
2022 March 18 May 13
2021 March 5 April 26
2020 March 9 May 4
2019 March 19 May 14
2018 March 16 May 11
2017 February 21 April 17
2016 February 29 April 15