Weight limits near on county roads

| March 16, 2019 1:00 AM

SANDPOINT — With warmer temperatures, weight limits are making an appearance in the county. No early morning hauling is allowed on any Bonner County maintained road posted with weight limits.

- District 1 (south of the Long Bridge) — All roads were posted with green flags on Friday, indicating weight limits are imminent.

- District 2 (Priest River/Priest Lake) — All roads were posted with green flags on Friday, indicating weight limits are imminent.

- District 3 (Sandpoint/Clark Fork) — Grouse Creek Road and Grouse Creek Cutoff Road have been posted with red flags, and weight limits are effective immediately. All other roads were posted with green flags Friday, indicating weight limits are imminent.

Per county ordinance, it is the responsibility of the hauler to contact the Bonner County Road & Bridge Department to determine whether or not these restrictions are in place. The restrictions will remain in effect until changed, at which time updates will be posted.

Information: Bonner County Road & Bridge, 208-255-5681, ext. 1, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; after hours, 208-255-5681, ext. 8 for weight limits; or go online to http://bit.ly/2F2dTq8