Public Comment on Draft Process for Evaluating Route Request for Trucks up to 129,000 lbs.

LHTAC has developed a Draft Process for Evaluating Route Request for Trucks up to 129,000-Pounds. This document is open for public comment until August 16, 2019.  Submit all comments in writing to lhtac@lhtac.org. 

If you have questions please contact Kevin Kuther (208-344-0565) or kkuther@lhtac.org. 

Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction (ISPWC)

The following note was recently incorporated by reference into the ISPWC:

For standards related to the process of submittal, analysis, review, and approval of 129,000 pound truck routes, refer to the standards available through the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) and the Guide to Assist Idaho Local Highway Jurisdictions in Evaluating Route Requests for Trucks up to 129,000 pounds available on LHTAC’s website.

https://lhtac.org/resources/trucking/

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