Weight limits continue on county roads

SANDPOINT — Road weight limits on the county's roads with no hauling permitted on a number of them, according to Bonner County.

In District 1 (south of the Long Bridge), all roads in the district are posted with weight limits. As a reminder, red flags indicate restrictions are in effect.

In addition, Comeback Bay Lane, E. Comeback Bay Lane, Birch Haven Drive, Birch Banks Road, Hanford Drive, Sweeney Drive, Hanley Lane, Bella Circle, Hillside Drive, the north end of Merril Martin Road and Whittum Road are posted as no hauling. This means that the roads are only open to regular, residential traffic and that no trailers or loaded truck beds are allowed. 

District 2 (Priest River/Priest Lake) — All roads in the district were posted with weight limits Tuesday, March 4. In addition, the section of Eastshore Road between Indian Creek Park Road and Canoe Point Road is posted as no hauling.

District 3 (Sandpoint/Clark Fork) — All roads in the district are posted with weight limits. In addition, French and W. Spring Creek roads are posted as no hauling.

Per county ordinance, it is the responsibility of the hauler to contact the Bonner County Road & Bridge Department to determine whether or not these restrictions are in place. The restrictions will remain in effect until changed, at which time updates will be posted.

Information: Bonner County Road & Bridge, 208-255-5681, ext. 1, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; after hours, 208-255-5681, ext. 8 for weight limits; or go online to bit.ly/2F2dTq8.