MoDOT extends weight limit waiver for flood relief efforts

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — The Missouri Department of Transportation has extended a waiver allowing heavier-than-normal truckloads of rock, sand and gravel on state highways for flood relief and infrastructure repair efforts.

The waiver, which runs through May 14, 2025, permits private and for-hire motor carriers to haul up to 10% more than their licensed weight.

Participating carriers must adhere to specific guidelines, including:

— Not exceeding 10% above the gross licensed weight of the commercial motor vehicle.

— Transporting rock, sand and gravel only within Missouri.

— Obeying posted bridge weight limits and restricting speed to 30 mph when crossing bridges.

— Avoiding travel on interstate highways.

Drivers can check the Traveler Information Map at Traveler Information Map for up-to-date road closure information.