The Arenac County Road Commission is requesting written bids for winter road maintenance. For more information, see the full Request for Bid announcement document below:
Click here to view the application.Seasonal Truck Driver Heavy Equipment Operator Posting
Please refer to the Arenac County 911 Facebook page for current road closures. Click here to view current road closures.
Weight restrictions will be lifted Thursday, February 29th at 8:00 AM.
WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Seasonal Load and Speed Limits
In accordance with the provisions of Section 702 of Act No. 300 of the Public Acts of 149, as amended, the Arenac County Road Commission will impose seasonal load and speed limits on ALL Arenac County roads except those specifically exempted. The allowable gross axle loadings are those listed under seasonal loads in the following table:
Space Between Axles
≥ 9 feet
Normal Loading Limitations
Speed Limit 55 MPH
18,000 lbs.
Seasonal Loading Limitations
Speed Limit 35 MPH
11,700 lbs.
Space Between Axles
3-1/2 < Space < 9 feet
Normal Loading Limitations
Speed Limit 55 MPH
13,000 lbs.
Seasonal Loading Limitations
Speed Limit 35 MPH
8,450 lbs.
Space Between Axles
Tandem Axle Assembly
Normal Loading Limitations
Speed Limit 55 MPH
16,000 lbs. *
Seasonal Loading Limitations
Speed Limit 35 MPH
10,400 lbs. **
Space Between Axles
< 3-1/2 feet
Normal Loading Limitations
Speed Limit 55 MPH
9,000 lbs.
Seasonal Loading Limitations
Speed Limit 35 MPH
5,850 lbs.
Wheel Loads Pounds per inch of width on any wheel shall not exceed:
700 lbs.
450 lbs.
*On any legal combination of vehicles, only one (1) tandem axle assembly shall be permitted at the gross weight of 16,000 lbs. per axle and no other tandem axle assembly in such combination of vehicles shall not exceed a gross weight of 13,000 lbs. per axle. When the gross weight of a combination of vehicles with load does not exceed 73,280 lbs. two (2) tandem axle assemblies shall be permitted at a gross weight of 16,000 lbs. per axle.
**On any legal combination of vehicles, only one (1) tandem axle assembly shall be permitted at the gross weight of 10,400 lbs. per axle and no other tandem assembly in such combination of vehicles shall exceed a gross weight of 8,450 lbs. per axle. When the gross weight of a combination of vehicles with load does not exceed 73,280 lbs. two (2) tandem axle assemblies shall be permitted at a gross weight of 10,400 lbs. per axle.
Exceptions by Special Permit Only:
*Special Permits allowing normal loading but a maximum speed of 35 MPH may be issued on a case by case basis at the discretion of the Road Commission. Bonding requirements may apply. Contact the Arenac County Road Commission at 989-718-3250 for more information.
Michigan Transportation Asset Management Council Performance Measures
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Arenac County Road Commission The Arenac County Road Commission will meet with all Township Supervisors at their office in Standish. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss local road issues, specific Township concerns, and/or any other matters that may come before the Board. The public is always welcome at these meetings. Anyone requiring special accommodation to fully participate…
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The Arenac County Road Commission will meet with all Township Supervisors at their office in Standish. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss local road issues, specific Township concerns, and/or any other matters that may come before the Board. The public is always welcome at these meetings.
Anyone requiring special accommodation to fully participate in the meeting should contact the Board Clerk at 989-718-3250 at least 24 hours before the meeting.