ODOT Trucking Advisory: Memorial weekend restrictions and office closures

May 26, 2011

For more information: (503) 373-0000, option 1 for information about holiday travel restrictions for over-dimension loads, and (503) 378-6699 for information about registration services

In observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, the Oregon Department of Transportation's Motor Carrier Division Over-Dimension Permit Unit will be closed. The ODOT Motor Carrier Division 24-hour Registration Service Center (503-378-6699) will be available to offer basic registration services on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, such as temporary passes and trip permits. The Service Center will have limited staff on May 30; expect longer wait times on the phone. Approved carriers can also get passes and trip permits any time online at www.oregontruckingonline.com.

Holiday Travel Restrictions for Over-Dimension Loads over Memorial Day Weekend
Triple trailer combinations cannot operate on those routes shown as Holiday or Holiday & Weekend restricted on Route Map 5 from 4 p.m. Friday, May 27 until sunrise Tuesday, May 31.

Towed units cannot be moved if over 8´ 06" in width or towing a combination of vehicles from 2 p.m. Friday, May 27 until 1/2 hour before sunrise Tuesday, May 31. Exception: This rule does not apply when the tow vehicle is performing the initial emergency removal of a disabled unit from the highway or when the disabled vehicle or combination of vehicles is operating under a rule or variance permit allowing movement prior to the emergency. See Special Transportation Permit Attachment H for specific hauling hours and days for overwidth movements.

Long logs, poles, and pilings cannot be moved if over 105´ in overall combination length from 2 p.m. Friday May 27 until sunrise Tuesday, May 31.

Non-divisible loads (including mobile homes and modular units) cannot be moved if over 8´ 06" in width from noon Friday, May 27 until one half hour before sunrise Tuesday, May 31. Exceptions: When the overall width does not exceed 14 feet, movement is allowed on Interstates, US97, and any route east of US97 shown in Black on Route Map 6 (for mobile / modular units) or Route Map 9 (for other Non-divisible loads) on Saturday, May 28, and Sunday May 29 (no movement on Friday after noon or all day Monday). See Special Transportation Permit Attachment H and Route Map 2 for authorized dimensions and hauling hours authorized at night during the holiday weekend.

Summertime Weekend Travel Restrictions for Over-width Loads
Beginning next weekend (June 4-5), summertime weekend daytime hauling restrictions for overwidth loads begin. These restrictions will be in effect through August 28. Over-width loads cannot move during daylight hours after noon on Saturdays, and all day Sunday. Exceptions: When the overall width does not exceed 14 feet, movement is allowed on all Interstate routes, and permitted routes east of the summit of the Cascade Mountains.

Refer to the Over-Dimension Operations web page to view any of the above maps or attachments: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/MCT/OD.shtml

For updated information on highway work and current travel information throughout Oregon, visit www.tripcheck.com or call the toll-free Oregon road report at 511 or (800) 977-6368.