Minnesota Department of Transportation

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Oversize/Overweight Permits

The Oversize/Overweight Permit office will be unavailable from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11 for mandatory training.

Overview

MnDOT issues oversize/overweight (OSOW) permits to ensure safe transport of loads that exceed size and weight limits prescribed under state and federal laws. An OSOW permit is required when a vehicle or load exceeds legal sizes and weight limits and will be moved upon or across a highway or road or in Minnesota. Permits may include specific route instructions to limit risks and prevent damage to infrstructure by avoiding obstacles such as bridge tolerances, height clearances, weight limits, construction zones, and other safety concerns.

Order a permit

Order annual, seasonal, or single trip permits.

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