STATE PERMIT GUIDE
Minnesota: plan the permit work.
Check the published facts below. Fields still awaiting verification are clearly marked.
Dimensions & weight
- General loaded width
- 102 in
Reviewed against the cited official source; exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-19 · Official source · Dimensions - General loaded height
- 162 in
Reviewed against the cited official source; exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-19 · Official source · Dimensions - Configuration-specific length
- 45 ft single vehicle; 75 ft combination generally; review configuration exceptions.
Reviewed against the cited official source; exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-19 · Official source · Dimensions - Gross combination weight
- 80000 lb
General threshold; axle and bridge limits can be lower.
Verified 2026-09-19 · Official source · Dimensions - Axle / bridge / tire limits
- Confirmation required
- Load overhang
- Confirmation required
Permits & costs
- Single-trip permit
- Individual non-divisible movements; overweight routes need approval.
Reviewed against the cited official source; exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-19 · Official source · Single trip - Annual permit
- Confirmation required
- Validity
- Single-trip non-divisible permits are valid for seven days.
Reviewed against the cited official source; exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-19 · Official source · Single trip - Published lead time
- Confirmation required
- Special / superload review
- Confirmation required
- State permit fee
- $15 base; damage assessment may apply. Verified 2026-09-19 · Official source · Single trip
Escorts & markings
- Pilot cars / escorts
- Width depends on where it is measured: above 15 ft at the bottom or 16 ft at the top. On divided roads, rear escort above these widths or 110 ft long; front and rear above 150 ft long. Undivided roads require front and rear above the width or 110 ft length thresholds.
Reviewed against the cited official source; exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-19 · Official source · Divided and undivided roadways - Police escort
- Encroachment left of the centerline on an undivided road requires a certified peace officer lead plus front and rear certified escorts.
Reviewed against the cited official source; exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-19 · Official source · Undivided roadways - Height pole
- Confirmation required
- Signs / flags / lights
- Flags above 9 ft wide or 75 ft long; signs above 12 ft 6 in wide or 95 ft long. Lighting and placement conditions apply.
Reviewed against the cited official source; exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-19 · Official source · Flags, warning signs and lighting
When and where to move
- Travel hours
- Permit-specific conditions govern; metro rush-hour and very-wide-load restrictions can limit movement.
Reviewed against the cited official source; exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-19 · Official source · Travel restrictions - Weekend movement
- Summer Friday and Sunday 4–8 p.m. restrictions apply above 12 ft 6 in wide or 110 ft long.
Reviewed against the cited official source; exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-19 · Official source · Travel restrictions - Holiday movement
- Above 12 ft 6 in wide or 110 ft long, check the published holiday schedule and its preceding/following-day window.
Reviewed against the cited official source; exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-19 · Official source · Holiday travel - Seasonal restrictions
- Confirmation required
- Weather restrictions
- Do not move in hazardous conditions or visibility below 500 feet.
Reviewed against the cited official source; exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-19 · Official source · Weather conditions - Local / toll jurisdictions
- MnDOT permits do not authorize county, municipal, township or other local roads.
Reviewed against the cited official source; exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-19 · Official source · Local roads
Plan the details
Requirements and fees can change. Final permits, routes and movement requirements are determined by the applicable issuing authorities. State permits may not cover local or toll roads.