The Colorado Department of Transportation announced the closure of a significant portion of Interstate 70, Vail Pass, in both directions for winter maintenance work, causing a "lengthy delay." Drivers were advised to take the southern alternate route, although it was cautioned to be icy and snowpacked. Additionally, Highway 40 over Berthoud Pass remained closed due to safety concerns following recent avalanches, with heavy snowfall leading to further closures as the substantial snow-clearing effort continues.
The Wisconsin frozen road law is set to begin on Thursday for the northern half of the state, affecting Zone 1 and Zone 2, allowing vehicles hauling abrasives or salt for highway winter maintenance and certain forest products to carry more weight. The declaration is issued once the ground under highway pavement is frozen to a depth of at least 18 inches, and special permits for hauling the increased weights are not required in Zone 1 and Zone 2. However, the higher weight limits do not apply to county or local roads unless authorized by the local agency having maintenance authority.
The Wisconsin frozen road law is set to begin in the northern half of the state, affecting Zone 1 and Zone 2, allowing vehicles hauling abrasives or salt for highway winter maintenance and certain forest products to carry more weight. The law is implemented to protect the state's road infrastructure, and the declaration is issued once the ground under highway pavement is frozen to a depth of at least 18 inches. Special permits for hauling the increased weights are not required in Zone 1 and Zone 2, but higher weight limits do not apply to county or local roads unless authorized by the local agency having maintenance authority.
