MoDOT - Missouri Department of Transportation
04/05/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/05/2025 20:51
MoDOT Issues Weight Allowance for Truckloads of Aggregate Used in Flood Relief and Levee Repair
JEFFERSON CITY - The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced an allowance for heavier-than-normal truckloads of rock, sand and gravel on Missouri highways for flood relief, levees and other public infrastructure flood repair. The waiver allows private and for-hire motor carriers to haul up to 10% more than their licensed weight on Missouri highways.
The waiver will remain in effect through May 5, 2025. While the waiver is in effect, participating motor carriers must abide by the following limitations:
- A loaded, gross weight is not to exceed 10% above the gross licensed weight of the commercial motor vehicle.
- The waiver applies to transportation of rock, sand and gravel only within the state of Missouri.
- Drivers must obey posted bridge weight limits.
- When crossing a bridge, the driver must restrict the vehicle speed to no more than 30 mph.
- Travel under this allowance is only allowed on non-interstate highways. Those taking advantage of the weight allowance cannot operate on any portion of the interstate highway system.
Drivers can check the Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org for up-to-date road closure information.
####
For more information, call MoDOT at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or visit www.modot.org.
To receive the latest statewide news and text alerts, signup for e-updates.