Mud season has come to Concord: The city will begin posting street weight limits on Monday, Feb. 27, to protect roads from heavy vehicles during the spring thaw.

“No Trucking – Load Limit 9 Tons” signs are posted on roads to help minimize damage from heavy vehicles on weakened road structures. Restrictions will continue as long as conditions require and will likely remain in place through the end of March or early April, the city said in a press release. “Limits will not be removed until all snow has melted and ditches are clear of any standing water.”

The state began posting weight limits on state-owned roads last week.

Commercial drivers can call Concord General Services at (603) 228-2737 to request for travel permissions if necessary of 1-2 loads before noon. Find the list of streets that will be posted in Concord and more information at www.concordnh.gov/springoperations.

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