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By Keith Goble, Land Line state legislative editor
Gov. Butch Otter signed into law a bill to make permanent a decade-old pilot project in Idaho permitting heavier trucks on certain roadways. More roads could also be added.
In 2003, Idaho lawmakers approved a pilot project authorizing multiple trailer trucks with overweight permits to weigh up to 129,000 pounds, rather than the previous restriction of 105,500 pounds. The trucks are allowed on 35 southern Idaho routes.
Effective July 1, the change becomes permanent. A separate bill signed into law opens the possibility of adding roads in northern Idaho – as long as local highway officials agree.
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Gov. Butch Otter signed into law a bill to make permanent a decade-old pilot project in Idaho permitting heavier trucks on certain roadways. More roads could also be added.
In 2003, Idaho lawmakers approved a pilot project authorizing multiple trailer trucks with overweight permits to weigh up to 129,000 pounds, rather than the previous restriction of 105,500 pounds. The trucks are allowed on 35 southern Idaho routes.
Effective July 1, the change becomes permanent. A separate bill signed into law opens the possibility of adding roads in northern Idaho – as long as local highway officials agree.
Full Story