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To continue to ensure the critical flow of goods to aid the state’s COVID-19 emergency response, the Missouri Department of Transportation today extended the timeframe for trucks to be able to carry heavier loads on the state’s interstates and highways.

The special overweight permit, which allows haulers to transport up to 100,000 pounds on any state-owned highways including interstates, will be available until June 15, 2020.

Movement under this special permit is authorized 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

The permit, first made available March 25, 2020 through April 30, 2020, is now extended to June 15, 2020, at 11:59 p.m.