This annual permit allows vehicles to carry loads up to 14.6 feet wide, 14 feet high, 95 feet long and under the posted weight limit per axle up to a total vehicle gross weight of 180,000 lbs. Dakota County highways are posted at 9 ton per axle, except for County Road 81, which is restricted to 7 ton per axle from County State Aid Highway 66 to State Highway 50 north of Hampton, MN and a marked bridge restriction on County State Aid Highway 85, south of New Trier, MN.
Spring Load Restrictions ended on May 2, 2011 for the metro area, Please call the Permit Office at: 952-891-7115 for any oversize vehicle permit questions.
The permitted weight limit on Annual permits are not valid during seasonal weight restrictions - separate permits are required.
Fee: $250.00
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Apply by mailPrint the permit form, fill it out and mail it to the address at the top of the form.
For more information or to apply for a permit, contact the Right of Way/Permits Coordinator at 952-891-7115.
Credit Card Refund Policy
All requests for refunds must be made in writing and include the following information: requestor’s name, company name (if applicable), complete mailing address, daytime phone number, refund amount requested and the reason for the refund.
Send your refund request to the Dakota County Permit Office, 14955 Galaxie Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124.