Press Release - Road Bans Update

“PRESS RELEASE”
Due to the unseasonably warm weather and pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes
349.16, Washburn County seasonal road bans will go into effect Saturday,
February 24, 2024 at Noon. Notice will be posted on the Washburn County Highway Department website at www.co.washburn.wi.us, department listings
(Highway) sent to local newspapers and are available by calling the Highway Department at 715-635-4480.
Please contact Townships directly for travelling on their town roads.
 
2024 WEIGHT LIMITS FOR WASHBURN COUNTY ROADS
The following Washburn County Roads are posted at:
  6 ton maximum for single axle
10 ton maximum for two axles under 8 feet apart
 
CTH “BB”:  from CTH “B” to Sawyer County line
CTH “E”:    from Hwy 63 south & west to CTH “M”
CTH “F”:    from STH 63 west to Swanson Rd
        “F”:    from STH 53 west to CTH “K”
        “F”:    (loop) – from CTH “K” to STH 77
CTH “M”:  from STH 70 north to STH 63
        “M”:  from Stanberry RD to STH 77
CTH “N”:   from CTH “A” to CTH “E”
CTH “P”:   from CTH “B” to CTH “D”
 
Highway maintenance vehicles, school buses, emergency public utility vehicles, and vehicles hauling bulk milk products are exempt from seasonal weight limitations on Washburn County trunk highways.
Propane haulers are exempt from any seasonal limitations if the tank is filled to no more than 50% of its capacity and the gross vehicle weight doesn’t exceed 30,000 pounds single rear axle or 40,000 pounds tandem rear axle.
 
          By order of the Washburn County Highway Commissioner.