Sign of the times

Sign of the times Motorists driving north to Vermillion on Dakota Street were greeted by a sign informing them that the road is closed to all vehicles with more than six tons axle weight. Motorists driving north to Vermillion on Dakota Street were greeted by a sign informing them that the road is closed to all vehicles with more than six tons axle weight. Signs like this have popped up all over Clay County, after spring load limits went into effect on county roads Feb. 12. Load limits also were recently put in place on certain state highways. Load limits are put in place every spring due to changing road conditions from the freeze-thaw cycle.