PORTAGE COUNTY SEASONAL WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS – Town of Grant, Portage Co

Public Hearing Regarding Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Public Hearing Regarding Comprehensive Plan Amendment Town of Grant Notice of Public Hearing Comprehensive Plan Amendment NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town of Grant Town Board on: Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 6:00 P.M. Town of Grant Town Hall, 9011 County Road WW, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive comments regarding the proposed amendment to the Town of Grant Comprehensive Plan, per Wis. Stat. 66.1001(4)(d). The amendments provide an updated Solar Overlay map and text. The boundary of the Vista Sands Solar project is being added to the map, and an outdated status of the project is being removed from the text. The changes will help guide the future growth and development in the Town of Grant. Information regarding the proposed comprehensive plan amendment is available for viewing at the Town Hall, 9011 County Road WW, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494. Additionally, draft plan documents are also available for download at the Town’s website: https://townofgrant-portage.wi.gov. Town Of Grant Solar Map as of 042926 Solar Map Rationale All interested parties are invited to attend said hearing and be heard. Written comments can be submitted to the Town Clerk prior to the meeting and shall become part of the record. Requests for person with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting or hearing should be made to the Town Clerk’s Office at (715) 423-9193 at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting so that any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate each request. Stefanie Schlapa Stefanie Schlapa Clerk, Town of Grant

Posted on March 4, 2026 by clerk

PORTAGE COUNTY SEASONAL WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS

PORTAGE COUNTY SEASONAL WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS

On Monday, March 9, 2026, the Portage County Highway Department will be imposing seasonal weight restrictions on various County Trunk Highways. The weight restrictions are 6 tons gross load for single axle and 10 tons gross load for each tandem axle (any two axles under 8 feet apart). The maximum gross vehicle weight is 26 tons. Portage County Highway Department will begin installing signs along all posted roads beginning at 7:00 a.m. Enforcement will begin when signs are installed.

Seasonal weight restrictions are enforced annually in the spring during the time that the frost is coming out of the ground. This is necessary to protect the pavement which is susceptible to damage by heavy loads during this time of year. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Highway Department office at (715) 345-5355 or on our website at

https://www.co.portage.wi.gov/287/Highway-Department-Policies-Procedures-a

Permits to exceed these limits may be granted based on the policy adopted by the Portage County Highway Committee. Please contact the Highway Department with any questions regarding these requests or exemptions for public safety and health.

Please note that these weight restrictions are for County Trunk Highways only. Any weight restrictions on State, City, Village, or Town roads are handled by each individual entity.