ALASKA OVERSIZE PERMITS
Alaska Dot Oversize Permit
Alaska Division of Measurement Standards
Address: 11900 Industry Way Anchorage, Alaska 99515
Contact: (907) 341-3200 / 1 (800) 478-7636
Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (AKDT)
Permits
Single trip permits are valid for three (3) days, but permittee may request more time if needed if travel exceeds 500 miles or weather related issues.
Weight (lbs)
Designated Highways
| Single | 30,000 |
| Tandem | 56,000 |
| Tridum | 70,000 |
| Quad | 80,000 |
| Gross | 150,000 |
Width, height and length requirements depend on routes.
Loads over 14’ wide, 150’ long or 16’6 high must supply exact routes
When Escorts Are Needed:
On All Highways: # Escorts
| Width over 10′ up to & including 12′ | 1 Front |
| Width over 12′ up to & including 14’ | 2 (Front & Rear) |
| Width over 14′ | 3 (2 Front & 1 Rear) |
| Length over 85′ up to & including 100′ | 1 Front |
| Length over 100′ | 2 (Front & Rear) |
| Overhang over 10′ (See note*) | 1 Escort* |
| Overhang over 35′ | 2 (Front & Rear) |
| Overweight w/bridge crossing on centerline | 2 (Front & Rear) |
*Can use extended light bar for up to 20′ rear overhang in lieu of rear pilot car. (Carry flags, vests, stop/slow paddle per crew member.)
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
Escort vehicles may be passenger cars or trucks not to exceed an unladen weight of 10,000 lbs. Vehicles must be equipped with a red hand flag and bright orange vest or jacket.
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