Posted Roads Questions and Answers

Question 1: Can you tell me if a certain road is posted?

Please visit the Posted Roads Interactive Map to view the current road postings.

Question 2: Can I get an exemption, trip ticket or letter of no objection?

You can get an exemption or purchase a trip ticket for a reduced load of a perishable or a necessary item, example fuel oil. The rules and regulations spell this out. The following link will take you to the rules and regulations.
http://www.maine.gov/mdot/mlrc/traffic-issues/restricregs2005.php

Question 3: What is the weight limit on posted roads?

When a road is posted the weight limit is 23,000 pounds, see question 7 for exceptions.

Question 4: Why do you post the roads?

The reason roads are posted is to help keep the roads from breaking up when the frost is coming out of the ground.

Question 5: How long will the posting last?

It depends on how quickly the frost goes out of the roads. Typically, it can last till mid May each year.

Question 6: Can I haul 23,000 pounds?

The weight is based on vehicle and load combined. So, if your registration is for more than 23,000 pounds then the truck should not be on the posted road.

Question 7: Can I haul if the road is frozen solid?

The Department of Transportation does not determine if the road is frozen solid. The weather conditions can obviously vary significantly from location to location, so the State Police Trooper who is conducting the enforcement is the one who makes that determination at the time of the stop. A general guideline is that if the air temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and there is no standing water on the road, then the road should be frozen and therefore passable.

Question 8: Will the roads still be posted if they are rebuilt?

Once the road is improved the likelihood of it being posted is small. However, depending on environmental conditions along with pavement conditions will ultimately dictate whether a road is posted.

Question 9: Is there another route I can use to get to my destination?

Visiting the Posted Roads Interactive Map, a person can view state roads posted, and look at the pdf reference map to determine alternative routes. Check with municipalities for a complate picture of road restrictions.

Question 10: Where can I go for more information?

The following link will provide a list of Region Offices. Please contact the nearest one to you.

MaineDOT Region Offices

This page last updated on 3/17/11

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Posted Roads Questions and Answers