Hours of operation for oversize/overwidth permitted vehicles

Vehicles that are overweight only, unless specified otherwise in the permit, may operate 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays.

Smaller size vehicles -- if size does not exceed 12’ 00” wide, 13’ 06” high or 150’ 00” long:

Larger size vehicles -- if size is greater than 12’ 00” wide, 13’ 06” high or 150’ 00” long, the vehicle may not be operated:

If traveling on the Milwaukee County Expressway greater than legal width, height or length,* the vehicle may not be operated (except on US 45 between West Florist Avenue and West Hampton Avenue and on I-94 between Waukesha line and 108th Street):

  • Between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. and between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday
  • Between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday
  • Between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday

*Maximum allowed dimensions on the Milwaukee County Expressway are 14’ 0” wide, 14’ 06” high or 150’ 00” long.

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Oversize-Overweight Permits

Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Bureau of Highway Maintenance
P.O. Box 7980
Madison WI 53707-7980

Email: osow@dot.wi.gov
Phone: (608) 266-7320

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Statutory reference: Wis. Stat. ch. 348; Wis. Admin. Code ch. Trans 230​​​​