Big Trucks Ordered To Slow Down

The Idaho Transportation Department has reduced speed limits for commercial trucks on state highways throughout the five North Idaho counties.

The move to a 35 mph speed limit is necessary to help reduce highway damage, the agency said.

The restriction allows trucks to carry legal loads while reducing the impact to highways.

Transportation officials said restrictions are critical this time of year because a harsh winter and the anticipated wet spring combine to make the road surfaces especially susceptible to breakup.

If the reduced speed limit does not help reduce the damage, the Transportation Department said load restrictions will be put in place.

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