The Lake County Highway Department will end spring load restrictions (SLR) on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 12:01 AM EXCEPT for the following roads:
| CR 131 Drummond Grade | CSAH 7 (Cramer Road) | CSAH 8 (Cramer Road) |
| CSAH 24 (Gun Club Road) | CR 301 (Fors Road) | CSAH 3 (Highway 3) |
Ending dates for spring load restrictions are variable and based on how weather is affecting roadway strength. The sign erected on the roadway governs the load limit in effect.
SP 038-607-015 – Bridge 38J44 and Approaches.pdf
Federal Project Number: FLAP 3825(217)
Project Location: CSAH 7 (Cramer Road) at Ninemile Creek, 10.1 Miles Northeast From Finland, MN
Work Type: Grading & Bridge No. 38J44
Project Type: Bridge Replacement
Highest Funding Level: Federal
DBE Goal: Yes
Construction Start Date: Period A: August 4, 2025 or Period B: July 6, 2026
Construction End Date: Period A: October 18, 2025 or Period B: October 3, 2026
https://mn-co-lake.app.rtvision.com/oneoffice/bidding/contract?contract=109
The Lake County Board of Commissioners has designated The Lake County, Minnesota Website as the official publication location for any transportation project advertisement for bids. Bid advertisements can be found at this link: Construction Projects – Lake County, MN
The Lake County Highway Department will end spring load restrictions (SLR) on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 12:01 AM EXCEPT for the following roads:
| UT50 Murphy Lake Rd | UT51 Tikkanen Road | UT52 Kari Road | UT53 Rikala Road |
| UT54 Koski Road | UT55 Ahlgren Road | UT56 Etelainen/Rinne Road | UT 57 Grondahl Road |
| UT58 Kamarainen Road | UT59 Nelson Road | CR118 Toivonen Road |
Ending dates for spring load restrictions are variable and based on how weather is affecting roadway strength. The sign erected on the roadway governs the load limit in effect.
Winter load increases end and spring load restrictions (SLR) start in north-central and north seasonal load limit zones.
More info here: Lake County Seasonal Load Restriction Maps
According to the Lake County Highway Department, depositing snow in any fashion onto a County Road is illegal and punishable as a misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 160.27 and various local ordinances which prohibit plowing, shoveling, blowing or placing snow onto public roadways. Any violation will be forwarded to the Sheriff’s Department in the interest of public safety.
Lake County Highway Department also cautions that the act of placing snow onto a public roadway can subject a person to a civil liability if a road hazard, such as a slippery area, frozen rut or bump, occurs and causes a traffic accident. This civil liability can extend to both the property owner and the person who actually placed the snow onto the roadway. You also may be liable for damage to County snowplow equipment.
Lake County Highway Department asks all citizens to obey these rules which are designed to keep Minnesota’s 131,100 miles of streets, roads and highways safe during winter months. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Jason DiPiazza
Lake County Highway Engineer