Commissioners impose emergency 10-ton weight limits on several county roads

Knox County Board of Commissioners · June 2, 2026

Summary

On June 2 Knox County commissioners adopted Ordinance 2026-5 establishing emergency 10-ton weight limits on Old Bruceville Road, Coon Hunters Road, Thompson Road and McCormick Road and requested signage between Church and White Oaks Road; motion passed 2-0.

The Knox County Board of Commissioners on June 2 approved Ordinance 2026-5 to amend emergency weight limits on several county roads. The motion for an emergency 10-ton weight limit on Old Bruceville Road, Coon Hunters Road, Thompson Road and McCormick Road was moved by President T.J. Brink and seconded by Vice President Timothy Ellerman II; it passed 2-0.

The ordinance request specifically asked for weight-limit signage on Old Bruceville Road between Church and White Oaks Road and inclusion of Coon Hunters Road, Thompson Road and McCormick Road. The minutes record President Brink directing that officials “please use official detour.” The minutes do not include timing for sign installation or enforcement details.

The action was taken during the regular meeting at Vincennes City Hall on June 2, 2026.

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