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It always seems that the wider the load, the smaller the road is that these states put you on. It is like I always say, “The bigger the load, the smaller the road”.
When an oversized load is routed on these smaller roads, there are times that they cannot move over. There are also times when the traffic coming towards you cannot move over either. This makes for a possible accident waiting to happen. It also takes its toll on the oversized drivers nerves.
At least when the highway has one lane closed, the oversized drivers nerves can use the breakdown lane to give more room to the motoring public. If both shoulders of the roadway are closed, that driver can use both lanes until the end of the construction.
When you are routed, by the state, on small two lane roads there is nowhere to go to get out of the way. So it is just slow down and hope that you and the other vehicle pass by without incident.
I do not believe that the states take this into consideration when issuing the permits. Oversized loads are not allowed to veer from their permitted routes without incurring some hefty fines and other possible problems. If the load is high it may strike a bridge or take out a lot of wires. If it is low, you could come across railroad tracks that are up high enough that you will get stuck.
Some wide loads will need the whole road to get through an area. Just be patient and let them have this space. They will get through it as quickly and safely as possible and then you can be on your way once again. It is a small inconvenience to stay safe and out of harms way. No damage to you, your vehicle, the truck, the load, or the driver.
When an oversized load is routed on these smaller roads, there are times that they cannot move over. There are also times when the traffic coming towards you cannot move over either. This makes for a possible accident waiting to happen. It also takes its toll on the oversized drivers nerves.
At least when the highway has one lane closed, the oversized drivers nerves can use the breakdown lane to give more room to the motoring public. If both shoulders of the roadway are closed, that driver can use both lanes until the end of the construction.
When you are routed, by the state, on small two lane roads there is nowhere to go to get out of the way. So it is just slow down and hope that you and the other vehicle pass by without incident.
I do not believe that the states take this into consideration when issuing the permits. Oversized loads are not allowed to veer from their permitted routes without incurring some hefty fines and other possible problems. If the load is high it may strike a bridge or take out a lot of wires. If it is low, you could come across railroad tracks that are up high enough that you will get stuck.
Some wide loads will need the whole road to get through an area. Just be patient and let them have this space. They will get through it as quickly and safely as possible and then you can be on your way once again. It is a small inconvenience to stay safe and out of harms way. No damage to you, your vehicle, the truck, the load, or the driver.