By Lisa Halberstadt on February 02, 2024
Category: News & Announcements

Highway Department 2024 Seasonal Weight Postings Update

PRESS RELEASE

Press Room

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 21, 2024

Contact: Carlos Molina / Mike Ackerman

Winnebago County Highway

815-319-4000

Due to annual freeze / thaw cycles, the roadways are beginning to soften up. The road departments are now posting signs on roadways that temporarily restrict use from heavy trucks. Winnebago County will be posting signs on some County highways that are affected by these restrictions. Typically, the seasonal road-posting period is 4 - 6 weeks in duration.

Seasonal weight postings on certain County roadways will start on Wednesday, February 7, 2024

2024 SPRING WEIGHT POSTINGS UPDATE

As of Friday, February 23rd, 2024 the spring weight postings will no longer be enforced by Winnebago County.

Updates can be obtained at the Information Line 815-319-4004 and on our website at: https://wincoil.gov/departments/highway-department/road-postings