Perennial Weight Limits
The Department of Public Works restricts trucks whose gross vehicle weight exceeds the weight limit of certain roads. Presently, perennial (aka "year-round") weight limit restrictions apply only to one road: Pickeral Pond Road. Its weight limit is 10 tons.
Trucks over 10 tons may still use Pickerel Pond Road when issued a permit by the City’s Department of Public Works.
Two Types of Perennial Weight Limit Permits may be granted:
1) Blanket authorizations are for:
- Contractors providing City Services such as solid waste & recycling collection
- Private emergency services such as clearing sanitary sewer service lines.
- Heating fuel companies such as heating oil and propane
- Blanket authorizations cannot be used for any other use except that authorized on the permit.
Get an application for a Perennial Blanket Road Weight Permit.
2) One-time permits are typically used for deliveries and collection such as:
- Building supplies, construction equipment, household goods, furniture
- Roll off solid waste containers
- Automobiles to dealerships
Get an application for a Perennial One-Time Road Weight Permit.
All requests for exceptions must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours in advance. A copy of the permit must be in the cab of the truck while operating on Pickerel Pond Road.
Permit approval authority is the City Manager, Director of Public Work and/or the Assistant Director of Public Works