Axle Weight Weight Restrictions 

In accordance with Dearborn City Ordinance 18-469, (e)   During the months of March, April, and May in each year, the maximum axle load allowable on concrete pavements, or pavements with a concrete base, shall be reduced by 25 percent from the maximum axle loads, as specified in this division, and the maximum axle loads allowable on all other types of roads during these months shall be reduced by 35 percent from the maximum axle loads, as specified. The maximum wheel load shall not exceed 525 pounds per inch of tire width on concrete and concrete base or 450 pounds per inch of tire width on all other roads during the period the seasonal road restrictions are in effect. For more information on city controlled roadways, contact the Dearborn Police Motor Carrier Unit (313) 943-2294 or City Engineering Dept. (313) 943-2145.  

The state highway commission or county road commission, with respect to highways under its jurisdiction, or the city engineer may suspend the restrictions imposed by this section when and where in their discretion conditions of the highways or the public health, safety, and welfare so warrant and may impose the restricted loading requirements of this section on designated highways at any other time that the conditions of the highway may require.
In addition, the Michigan Department of Transportation has weight restrictions on state trunklines.  Wayne County has weight restrictions on county roadways. 

City controlled applicable roadways include: 

Chase Rd.

Cherry Hill St.

Schaefer Rd.

Southern Ave.

Any city owned/controlled roadway which is not a County or State Trunk line.

To visit the Web site for the Michigan Department of Transportation, click here.

To visit the Web site for Wayne County roads, click here.