Illinois Department of Transportation

02/02/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/02/2026 11:23

Vehicle weight restrictions in effect in Whiteside County

WHITESIDE COUNTY - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that effective Feb. 1, there will be 10-ton vehicle weight restrictions on the following roads in Whiteside County:

  • Garden Plain Road: 5 tons per axle (westbound lane only)
  • Freeport Road: 11 tons

Depending upon the weather, the postings will be lifted on or before May 1.

For IDOT District 2 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict2 or view area construction details on IDOT's traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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