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N.D. (AP) – Spring has arrived, and that means load restrictions on North Dakota roads.

The state Transportation Department says load limits are in effect beginning this week on all highways in North Dakota.

The weight restrictions guard against damage to roads made susceptible by the spring thaw. They’re lifted when roadbeds have stabilized enough to handle normal traffic.