***Florence County Highway Department Notification***

February 26, 2025

Unpredictable weather patterns mean it’s never too soon to start thinking about spring weight restrictions. Seasonal weight restrictions can vary from year to year, usually beginning sometime between mid-March and late May. At this time, Florence County does NOT have an anticipated plan, but we are checking frost tubes continually and keeping up to date on long-term forecasted weather.
The goal of these limits is to reduce road damage and keep the highways running smoothly. As frost melts and comes out of the ground, the roads become more fragile causing cracking, rutting and damage that is costly to repair. Highway infrastructure funds are hard to generate, and to avoid the expenses of repairing or replacing roadways due to heavy loads during the spring — spring weight restrictions were born.
Once the frost line is deep enough for moisture to escape, the imposed weight restrictions are lifted.
Further updates will be posted on the Florence County Website.
Thank you to all for your continued cooperation and preservation of Florence County’s roadways.