Bayfield County Highway Department

Frozen Road Declaration

Pursuant to Section 348.16, Wisconsin Statutes, the Bayfield County Highway Department will impose spring breakup road restrictions beginning March 24, 2008 – 12:01 a.m..

All County road restrictions (lettered roads) shall be posted for 6 tons maximum per single axle and 10 ton maximum per tandem axle group. All non - divisible overweight permits will be suspended at this time.

Exception to the posting will occur on CTH-E from USH-63 westerly ½-mile and CTH-F from USH 63 westerly 1 mile.

The following exemptions are allowed during this period:

  • Bulk milk trucks
  • Heating fuel trucks
  • Septic tank pump trucks
  • Solid waste haulers
  • Local retail delivery trucks
  • School buses

This weight restriction shall remain in effect until approximately May 15, 2008, as conditions dictate.