Spring Load Restrictions - Annual Overweight Permit

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will start spring load restrictions in the METRO frost zone Tuesday, March 3 at 12:01 am. For more information review the MnDOT Seasonal Load Limits page.

The City of Farmington places spring weight restrictions on city streets in conjunction with Dakota County and the State of Minnesota. Restrictions are put in place in an effort to protect streets which are vulnerable during the spring season. As frost leaves the ground during the spring thaw, high moisture in the gravel limits the load carrying capacity of the pavement. Spring Load Restrictions are imposed to prolong the service life of the street. During spring load restrictions, all city streets have a 5-ton axle weight limit unless otherwise posted. See the following road restrictions map or visit our Geographic Information System Map. 

Further information on Spring Load Restrictions can be found in the following link: Dakota County Spring Load Restrictions

City of Farmington Overweight Permit

The city does offer an annual Overweight Permit; however, these are limited to deliveries to and from Farmington businesses and are not for construction and/or demolition activities, including home building. If you would like to fill out the overweight permit application below, the city will consider your request, but application does not guarantee permit issuance.

Submit the completed application via emailing John Powell, the City Engineer or sending a fax to 651-280-6841; or mail to Farmington City Hall at the following address:

City of Farmington 
Attn. John Powell, City Engineer 
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024

Download the Annual Overweight Permit Application (PDF).