2.3 Changing

The following table lists the steps, responsible party, and required action for changing load zones on roads:
Table 13-1: Changing Load Zones on Roads
Step
Responsible Party
Required Action
1
District
  • Completes the "," Form 1084R;
  • Attaches available photos of existing pavement, pavement deflection and design data, subgrade soil lab test reports, or other pertinent information, such as a copy of the pavement design report;
  • Collects pavement structural data using the load zone setup in the falling weight deflectometer (FWD) if a pavement design report does not exist;
  • Submits to Maintenance Division, Pavement Asset Management Section.
2
MNT – Pavement Asset Management
  • Analyzes data, estimates the remaining life of the pavement section, and makes recommendation to district.
3
District
  • Makes decision on load requirements based on recommendation from MNT – Pavement Asset Management.
4
MNT – Pavement Asset Management
  • Prepares Executive Order for executive director approval;
  • Notifies by email affected district upon executive director approval of load zone revision. A copy of approved Executive Order will accompany district notification;
  • Updates the publicly accessible load zone map.
5
District
  • Erects or removes signs consistent with the proper load limits once approved Executive Order has been received.
6
MNT – Pavement Asset Management
  • Provides consultation to the Department of Motor Vehicles for the issuance of permits.