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DS2011-10
May 28, 2011


EMPHASIS: Increased Weights Allowed For Debris Removal In Missouri Only


In an effort to facilitate the removal of debris from the Joplin and Duquesne areas following the May 22 tornado, modification to the state's weight limit on certain vehicles has been announced. Effective immediately, the Missouri Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Services is allowing commercial vehicles a ten percent increase in gross or registered weight, for vehicles hauling debris from the affected area, in Missouri only. The increase is applicable to all state maintained roadways, but does not include Interstate 44 and U.S.71. There has been no determination, at this time, as to how long the increase in weight allowance will be in effect.
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