Ordering Limitation of Weights on, or Closing of, Certain State Roads

PURPOSE: This rule delegates authority of the State Highways and Transportation Commission to its chief engineer to immediately close or limit the use of state highways when extraordinary conditions jeopardize the preservation of such roads. (1) The chief engineer, or his or her designee, may close wholly or in part, or set a maximum vehicle weight limit on, any road within the state highway system as he or she finds necessary for the safety of the traveling public or for the purpose of, or related to, the construction or maintenance of the state roadway system. Any closure or maximum weight limit imposed on any state highway shall be subject to the posting of signs that shall be located along the highway in the chief engineer’s sole discretion to give notice to the traveling public. AUTHORITY: sections 227.250 and 304.210, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Feb. 17, 1950, effective Feb. 27, 1950. Amended: Filed Feb. 9, 2018, effective Sept. 30, 2018. *Original authority: 227.250, RSMo 1939 and 304.210, RSMo 1939.