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Commissioners adopt load limits for Oak Hills and English Heights, approve spring load restrictions countywide
Summary
Following constituent complaints about heavy trucks, the commission adopted a load-limit resolution for Oak Hills and English Heights and approved the county’s spring load-limits resolution; highway superintendent recommended 6 tons per axle as sufficient.
The Yankton County Commission voted to place weight restrictions on Oak Hills and English Heights roads after commissioners said residents reported heavy trucks damaging chip-seal surfaces.
Mike, the county highway superintendent, told commissioners the proposed restriction — discussed as 6 tons per axle — would stop loaded trucks that county residents and officials said have been running through the neighborhoods. "That'll be sufficient," Mike said in response to a question about whether the 6-ton-per-axle standard would address the problem.
Commissioners also adopted the county’s spring load-limits resolution, a seasonal measure that restricts heavier loads to protect roads during thaw and higher susceptibility to damage. Both measures passed by voice vote at the meeting.
Why it matters: Oak Hills and English Heights are largely chip-seal roads not designed for modern heavy truck traffic, commissioners said. The restrictions aim to protect pavement condition and reduce maintenance costs for the county. The highway superintendent noted that maintenance crews will still be allowed to operate on those roads as needed.
Enforcement and next steps were not detailed in the transcript; staff or the highway department will carry out posting and enforcement actions consistent with county procedures.
