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Tollway : Roads & Tolls : Toll Information : Over Dimension Vehicle Permits

Rules, Regulations and Fees for Over-weight Vehicles

 

Rules, regulations and fees may be necessary for the movement of vehicles on the Illinois Tollway depending on the axle spacing, weight, width and height. This page details those as well as restrictions on movements and escort requirements.

Axle Limitations and Fees

Axle Spacing and Weight Standard Fee Special Analysis Required

A

Maximum Single Axle Weight 20,000 lbs

No Fee

B

2 Axle Groups

Axle spacings between 4 ft and 8ft

34,001 lbs to 44,200 lbs

$35

44,201 lbs to 48,000 lbs

$150

Axle Spacing <4 ft or >8ft

per above

yes

C

3 Axle Groups

Outside Axle Spacing Up to 8 ft

42,001 lbs up to 54,600 lbs

$35

54,601 lbs up to 60,000 lbs

$150

Outside Axle Spacing Up to 9 ft

42,501 lbs up to 55,250 lbs

$35

55,251 lbs up to 60,000 lbs

$150

Outside Axle Spacing Up to 10 ft

43,501 lbs up to 56,550 lbs

$35

56,551 lbs up to 60,000 lbs

$150

Axle Spacing <4 ft or >10ft

per above

yes

Gross Weight Limitations and Fees

Gross Weight and Length Standard Fee Special Analysis Required

A

2 Axle Vehicles

Gross Weight >34,000 and <44,201

$35

Gross Weight >44,200 and <48,001

$150

Gross Weight >36,000 and length 10 ft

$35

yes

Gross Weight >48,000

$150

yes

B

3 Axle Vehicles

Gross Weight >42,000 and <56,551

$35

Gross Weight >56,550 and <60,001

$150

Gross Weight >60,000

$150

yes

Gross Weight >44,500 and length <10 ft

$150

yes

C

4 Axle Vehicles

Gross Weight >50,000 and <56,551

$35

Gross Weight >56,550 and <80,001

$150

Gross Weight >80,000

$150

yes

Gross Weight >64,500 and <length 36 ft

$150

yes

D

5 Axle Vehicles

Gross Weight >58,000 and <80,001

$35

Gross Weight >80,000 and <100,001

$150

Gross Weight >100,000

$150

yes

Gross Weight >80,000 and <length 40 ft

$150

yes

E

6 or More Axle Vehicles

Gross Weight >66,000 and <80,001

$35

Gross Weight >80,000 and <120,001

$150

Gross Weight >120,000

$150

yes

Gross Weight >84,000 and <length 40 ft

$150

yes

Please call 630-241-6800 extension 3847 to obtain a permit in advance if possible.

For infrequent trips, over-weight permits not requiring analysis may be obtained at the first staffed toll plaza.

Gross Weight of Any Vehicle Exceeding Above Maximum Limits

Any vehicle exceeding the maximum gross weight limits listed above will be analyzed on an individual basis. Call 630-241-6800 extension 3847 to request a permit. Allow 3 days for review and approval.

Equipment Operating Under Own Power

Equipment such as cranes, drill rigs and concrete pumps are issued permits under different guidelines and are analyzed on an individual basis. Call 630-241-6800 extension 3847 to request a permit.

Width, Height, Length Limitations and Fees

A

Over 8’-6” to 10’-0” Wide

$15.00

B

Over 10’-0” to 12’-0” Wide

$15.00

These permits may not be issued for vehicles over 10’ wide traveling through construction zones.

C

Over 13’-6” to 14’-6” High

$15.00

D

Over 100’ to 145’ Long

$15.00

Over-width and over-height permits are obtained at the plazas ONLY.

To obtain an over-length permit, call 630-241-6800 extension 3847.

Restrictions on Movements (Over Dimension Permits)
  1. Monday through Friday – ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset
  2. Saturday – ½ hour before sunrise to noon
  3. Sunday – No travel on the Tollway
  4. No movements after noon on the day before a holiday or holiday weekend (listed below)
  • New Year’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
Escorts
  1. One civilian escort vehicle required
  • Vehicles over 110’
  • Vehicles exceeding maximum practical weight limits
  1. Two civilian escort vehicles required
  • Vehicles exceeding 145’ in length
  1. State Police escorts required
  • Overweight movements requiring all traffic cleared from bridges
  • Movements where traffic control is required
  • Vehicles over 175’ in length

All vehicles must have a state (IDOT) permit number prior to obtaining a Tollway permit.

Illinois Tollway requirements are consistent with the rules and regulations of the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Military vehicles are not exempt from these rules and regulations.