Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

Central Permit Office Keystone Building P.O. Box 2671 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2671 For Overnight Deliveries: 400 North Street, 6th Floor Keystone Building Harrisburg, PA 17120 PHONE: (717) 787-4680 (General Information Only) Fax: (717) 787-9890 Online Permitting: www.dot1.state.pa.us ( Must register with Central Permit Office)

Hours Of Business

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Eastern time)

Escorts

When escorts are needed # of escorts
On all lane highways
– Width over 13′ 1 (Rear if multi-lane highway, Front if 2 lane highway)
– Width over 16′ Police escort
– Length over 90′ on 4 or more lane divided highway 1 Rear
– Length over 160′ Police escort
– Rear overhang over 15′ 1 Rear
– Height over 14’6″ 1 Front (with high pole)
– Overweight greater than 201,000 lbs.; Police escort
– Overweight if permit requires load to travel at reduced speed over bridge 1 Rear
– Overweight if permit requires load must be only vehicle on a bridge or to occupy more than lane to cross on 2-directional bridge if bridge supports only 1 lane of trafficp; 2 (Front and Rear)
3:00 am to surise in urbanized areas; 2 (Front and Rear)

Police escort:

An escort by uniformed State Police or local police shall be required for movement of super loads and buildings in excess of 16′ wide.

Super loads:

A super load permit is required for any load exceeding 160′ long (on 4-lane highway), 16′ wide, 14’6″ high (depending on the route) and/or 201,000 lbs. Escort vehicle requirements can differ significantly by state in terms of mandatory driver qualifications, training, certifications, vehicle weights, obligatory signage/flags/lighting, necessary onboard equipment, and more. The Nova team can provide you with all additional requirements specific to your route.

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