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CITY, ND – (NewsDakota.com) Seasonal load restrictions have been lifted on all Barnes County roads with the exception of Barnes County 17 South (known as Old Highway 1) which is still restricted to 6 ton per axle vehicles.

Current legal weight limits and permitting information is available at the Barnes County Highway Department or online at www.barnescounty.us

Meanwhile Barnes County motorists will encounter temporary delays this summer when crews resurface a total of 25 miles at 3 project locations. Work includes milling and asphalt overlay.

County Park enthusiasts can also expect some delays as crews will be completing asphalt overlay projects in both Clausen Springs and Little Yellowstone Parks.

Specific project locations include; Barnes County 27, beginning at I-94 and ending 14 miles north; Barnes County 22, beginning at the Stutsman County line extending east 5 miles to the village of Eckelson; and Barnes County 22 from ND Highway 1 extending east 6 miles to I-94.

According to Kerry Johnson, Barnes County Highway Superintendent, “Knife River Materials, Inc. will begin milling and patching this week.” He says these resurfacing projects are expected to be completed by the end of May, weather permitting.

Pilot cars and flaggers will guide traffic through the project areas. During construction and road maintenance work, Johnson urges motorists to “drive with caution in work zones, and to expect the unexpected. Be patient, plan ahead and expect delays, especially during peak travel times.”