Forest Roads Spring Conditions from Beltrami County

Bemidji, MN, March 15, 2011 Due to spring ground conditions; we urge the public to be careful using forest access

 

roads and trails during this time of year. While under the spring thaw, ground conditions are such that severe

damage to roads and trails can occur from improper use.    Please respect any closure signs, barricades, gates or poor

trail conditions and refrain from using these areas at this time. Funding to build and maintain these areas is provided

by public land managers, loggers, and user groups.  Please use common sense and do not damage our local forest

roads and trails.

Beltrami County Natural Resource Management
505 Bemidji Avenue, Suite 3
Bemidji, MN 56601

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Richard A. Moore, Director
Beltrami County Natural Resource Management
218.333.4163   Fax: 218.333.8137

BELTRAMI COUNTY ANNOUNCES SPRING ROAD RESTRICTIONS

Spring load restrictions will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, March 18, 2011 on all County Highways.

All gravel surfaced roads will be restricted to 5 tons per axle.

All bituminous surfaced roads will be posted to 5, 7, 9 or 10 tons per axel.  A schedule of road postings is available on the County Website, www.co.beltrami.mn.us

During the spring season the structure of the roadway is weakened and more vulnerable to damage.  Restrictions limit the legal gross axle weights of vehicles and reduce the amount of damage they do to the roadways.  No permits for overweight axle loads will be issued during this time.  

Your cooperation is expected and appreciated.  Anyone wishing to report suspected overweight vehicles please call the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office at 333-9111 or the Beltrami County Highway Department at 333-8173.

FROM THE BELTRAMI COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

BRUCE HASBARGEN, COUNTY ENGINEER

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