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Navigating Alaska Oversize Permits with Ease
The following information about Alaska Oversize Permits is for informational purposes only. It’s important to always read your permits and provisions sheets carefully as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. If you have any questions or need assistance, you can contact the following number.
Alaska DOT # 907-365-1200
Alaska Oversize Permits Duration
Alaska oversize permits are initially valid for three days, with the option to extend for additional time due to distance or weather-related concerns.
Operating Time
Travel is allowed only during daylight hours, specifically from half an hour before sunset to half an hour after sunset, Monday through Saturday. Vehicles measuring 10 feet in width, up to 16 feet in height, and 85 feet in length are permitted to travel at any time. Sunday travel is not allowed.
Legal Dimensions for Alaska Oversize Permits
Length:
- 48′ semi-trailer
- 75′ overall
but 53′ semi-trailers with no overall length limit are legal on designated highways if kingpin to center of rear group does not exceed 41′.
Overhang:
3′ front, 4′ rear.
Width:
8’6″
Height:
15′
Weight:
GVW not specified.
- Single – 20,000 (8′-1″ min. spacing)*
- Tandem – 38,000
- Tridem – 42,000
- Quad – 50,000
*Note: Spread axle groups cannot carry over about 10,000 pounds per axle in British Columbia.
Routine Permit Limits in Alaska
Length:
Depends on route of travel, distance and bridges to be crossed.
Width:
Depends on route of travel, distance and bridges to be crossed.
Height:
Depends on route of travel, distance and bridges to be crossed.
Weight:
150,000 Gross
- Single – 30,000
- Tandem – 56,000
- Tridem – 70,000
- Quad – 80,000
Escort Requirements for Alaska Oversize Load Permits
Length:
- Over 85′ – 1 escort
- over 100′ – 2 escorts.
Overhang:
- Over 10′ rear – 1 escort (can use extended light bar for up to 20′ in lieu of escort)
- over 35′ – 2 escorts
Width:
- Over 10’– 1 escort
- over 12′ – 2 escorts
- over 14′ – minimum of 3 escorts.
Height:
Not specified
Weight: When special bridge crossing conditions such as straddling center line are enacted – 2 escorts.
Miscellaneous
Permits not issued for divisible loads.
Signs, Flags & Lights for Alaska Oversize Load Permits
Wide loads must display “Oversize” signs. Flags are mandatory for overwidth loads/vehicles and overhangs. No signs or flags are necessary for movements that exceed weight limits only.
Seasonal Load (Weight) Restrictions
Spring thaw weight restrictions may reduce weights to 85%, 75%, or even 50% of the normal allowed weights. These restrictions are typically enforced from March to June each year, based on routes and weather conditions