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Weight Limits in Place Until Deck Replacements Are Completed
DALLAS COUNTY, TX – Weight limits have been put in place on three of the four direct connector ramps at the interchanges of Interstate 45 (I-45) at Interstate 20 (I-20) south of Dallas. The weight limits that are temporarily in place include the following restrictions:
- Per Axle – 20,000 lbs
- Tandem Vehicles – 34,000 lbs
There is no gross vehicle weight limit posted
Types of vehicles that are restricted include:
- All permit loads
- Mobile cranes
- Concrete trucks
- Recycle Trucks
- Container Trucks
- EV class of fire engines (typically only used at airports)
- Well Service Trucks
It is illegal for trucks to ignore the new weight limitations. The Dallas County Overweight Enforcement Unit will issue citations and fines accordingly.
The direct connector ramps that will be closed for two weeks include:
- I-45 Northbound to I-20 Westbound
- I-45 Northbound to I-20 Eastbound
- I-20 Westbound to I-45 Southbound
For information on this and other road conditions statewide, visit DriveTexas.org.
