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Austin District Permit Restrictions

County	Date	Restriction
Bastrop & Lee Counties, SH21	10-13-11	10' max width from US290 to FM2440.
Bastrop County, SH304/SH71	04-20-07	65' max length: SH304 NB to SH71 WB and SH71 WB to SH304 SB. This is a permanent restriction.
Bastrop County, FM1704	06-21-07	10' max width from US290 to FM969.
Bastrop County, FM1704	07-09-97	There is no access to/from US290 without using city streets or other roads.
Bastrop County, CR96 between FM3000 and FM696	05-19-10	FYI: CR96 from the end of state maintenance of FM3000 to FM696 is a dangerous road and has low tree limbs over it. CR96 should not be used to detour the 16' overhead structures on US290/SH95 in Elgin. This information is only accurate at the date this FYI was posted. The county could have changed the conditions on this CR at any date after May, 2010. For Manufactured Housing: For movers coming from the Palm Harbor Factory in Austin, please use this following route instead of going to US290 through Elgin if they are over 16’ high: “JCT ½ mi North of SH71 & US183s, SH71w, JCT E.Riverside Dr...Pick Up @ Riverside Dr & US183n, SH71e, SH21e, US290e…”
Bastrop County, Fisher Street in Elgin	12-02-99	No permits on Fisher Street located on the south side of US290 between SH95 and FM1704 in Elgin without the company contacting Gary Cook with the City of Elgin 512-281-0119 prior to permit issuance.
Blanco County, US281 NB to N.US290 WB	11-25-09	Over 18' wide and/or over 17' high turning from US281 NB to N.US290 WB in Johnson City: The mover must contact either the Blanco County Sheriff's Office: 830-868-7104, or the Johnson City Police Dept: 830-868-0995 prior to entering Johnson City.
Blanco County, US281	04-28-99	200,000 lbs. GVW and over must use the outside lanes on the Pedernales River bridge located north of US290, at Johnson City.
Blanco County, FM165	07-18-00	11' max width from LP163 in Blanco to the Hays County Line. FM165 runs concurrently with LP163 north to US281, travel on this section of road is not affected. This is a permanent restriction.
Blanco County, FM473	11-04-99	No permits from the Kendall County Line to US281.
Blanco County, FM473	11-04-99	75' max length, no weight and/or no lowboys from US281 to FM32. Over 65' long must use caution in this area.
Blanco County, FM2766	10-04-96	Over 12’ wide must have a front escort when crossing bridges from US290 to FM3232.
Blanco County, FM3232	10-04-96	Over 12’ wide must have a front escort when crossing bridges from US290 to FM2766.
Blanco County, LP356	05-03-04	No permits from US281 to US290, in Johnson City.
Burnet County, US281	04-28-99	164,000 lbs. GVW and over must use the inside lanes on the Colorado River bridge located south of FM1431, at Marble Falls.
Burnet County, US281 NB on the Colorado River bridges in Marble Falls	09-12-11	16' max width northbound on the Colorado River bridge located south of FM1431 in Marble Falls. NB: All over width loads (up to 16' wide): • Front and rear escorts are required. • The vehicle travels in the center of the northbound lanes. • The vehicle must remain at least 4' away from the right side guardrail.
Burnet County, US281	10-06-11	10' max width from 1/2 mile south of SH29 to 1/2 mile north of SH29.
Burnet County, SH29	10-06-11	10' max width from 1/2 mile west of US281 to 1/2 mile east of US281.
Burnet County, SH71	08-03-09	Do not use any at-grade crossovers between US281 and the Blanco/Burnet County line.
Burnet and Travis Counties, FM1431	12-08-98	Over 11' wide must have a front escort from the west side of Lago Vista from approximately 3 miles west of Jonestown to US281. This is a permanent restriction.
Burnet County, PR4	01-24-06	No permits from US281 to SH29. This is a permanent restriction.
Caldwell County, US183 Portion of FM20	11-10-11	10' max width from FM86 to N.FM20. This restriction also affects FM20 where it is double signed with US183.
Caldwell County, US183	05-10-11	16’ max height from 1 mile north of FM2001 to CR300/Crane Ln north of Lockhart. CR300/Crane Ln is located approximately 2 miles north of FM2001.
Caldwell County, US183 SB	09-07-11	15' max width southbound from SH21 to CR222 north of Lockhart. CR222 is located approximately 1 mile north of FM1185.
Caldwell and Travis County, US183 NB	02-28-11	No height northbound from SH21 to S.SH45.
Caldwell and Travis County, US183 NB	06-02-11	No width northbound from SH21 to S.SH45.
Caldwell County, SH21	11-05-10	Over 12’ wide: A front escort is required from FM2720 to 1 ¼ miles east of FM2720.
Caldwell County, SH142	02-02-11	16’ max height from FM2720 to CR219 in Lockhart. CR219 is located approximately ½ mile east of FM2720.
Caldwell County, FM1185 at US183	09-07-11	No height from US183 to 1/4 mile east of US183.
Caldwell County, FM2001	05-10-11	16’ max height from 1 mile west of US183 to 2 miles northwest of US183.
Gillespie County, US290/US87	07-25-01	Over 18’ high from FM1631 to N.US87 in Fredericksburg without Austin District approval. This is due to low traffic lights.
Gillespie County, FM783	06-29-04	Over 12’ wide: A front escort is required from US290 to the Kerr County Line.
Gillespie and Mason Counties, FM783	11-08-07	10' max width from US87 to E.US290.
Hays County, IH35 NB to S.BI35 NB in Kyle	06-24-10	There is no access for traveling IH35 NB to S.BI35 NB in Kyle.
Hays County, IH35	10-27-11	17' max height from FM967 to FM2001.
Hays County, SH80	07-21-10	No permits from IH35 to FM2439 except for loads with an origin or destination. For all loads with an origin or destination in this restriction: * A front escort is required. * The permit specialist must obtain approval from Austin District. * The mover must contact the San Marcos Police Department 24 hours prior to traveling in this restriction (512) 753-2108.
Hays County, SH80	07-21-10	In San Marcos: 10’ max width from Craddock Ave to FM12. Craddock Ave is located approximately 1 ½ miles west of FM2439.
Hays County, FM12	03-23-11	9’ max width from FM2439 to FM32.
Hays County, FM150	06-12-02	No lowboy type trailers from FM1826 to FM3237.
Hays County, FM150 WB to IH35 SB	08-25-08	Must use the following route for traveling FM150 WB to IH35 SB: FM150w, IH35.EFRn, FM150w, @KYLE: BI35s, IH35s...
Hays County, FM967	11-02-04	12’ max width from Main Street in Buda, to FM1626.
Hays County, FM2001	08-26-09	No weight from IH35 to E.SH21.
Hays County, FM2439	07-21-10	No permits from FM12 to SH80 except for loads with an origin or destination. For all loads with an origin or destination in this restriction: * A front escort is required. * The permit specialist must obtain approval from Austin District. * The mover must contact the San Marcos Police Department 24 hours prior to traveling in this restriction (512) 753-2108.
Hays County, LP82	10-28-03	In San Marcos: No permits from S.IH35 to S.IH35 except for loads with an origin or destination. For all loads with an origin or destination in this restriction: * A front escort is required. * The permit specialist must obtain approval from Austin District. * The mover must contact the San Marcos Police Department 24 hours prior to traveling in this restriction (512) 753-2108.
Lee County, US290 at FM141	04-28-99	18’ max height at the FM141 intersection, on either road. This is due to traffic lights.
Lee and Bastrop Counties, SH21	10-13-11	10' max width from US290 to FM2440.
Lee County, SH21	11-22-11	10' max width from FM2440 to US77.
Lee County, FM696	08-13-04	15’ wide and over and/or 17’ high and over must contact Jonathan Beisert (979) 773-2221 24 hours in advance when traveling from LP123, in Lexington, to approximately ½ of a mile west.
Lee County, FM1624	08-13-04	15’ wide and over and/or 17’ high and over must contact Jonathan Beisert (979) 773-2221 24 hours in advance when traveling from LP123 in Lexington to approximately ½ of a mile west.
Lee County, LP123	08-13-04	No permits from FM696 to FM1624 without approval from the Austin District Permit Office.
Lee County, N.LP123	08-13-04	15’ wide and over and/or 17’ high and over must contact Jonathan Beisert (979) 773-2221 24 hours in advance when traveling from FM696 north to US77.
Lee County, S.LP123	08-13-04	15’ wide and over and/or 17’ high and over must contact Jonathan Beisert (979) 773-2221 24 hours in advance when traveling from FM1624 south to US77.
Lee County, Town of Lexington	08-13-04	All permit loads stopping or starting on city streets in Lexington must have a city permit. Contact Jonathan Beisert (979) 773-2221. Cost is $50.00 per permit.
Llano County, SH16 Truss Bridge	01-28-98	No width and/or no weight over the Llano River Truss Bridge in Llano. This is a permanent restriction.
Llano County, FM2768	03-04-91	No length and/or no lowboys from SH29 to FM152. This is a permanent restriction.
Llano County, FM2233	05-24-99	No mobile homes from FM2900 east to the end of the road unless their origin or destination is Sunrise Beach.
Llano County, FM152	05-23-96	No permits from SH16 to FM2768 unless the load is stopping or starting in this area due to cattle guards and open range. This is a permanent restriction.
Mason County, US87 SB	05-27-99	Over 19' wide crossing the Llano River Truss Bridge must contact the Austin District Permit Office for approval.
Mason County, FM1871	08-29-07	16' max width over the Honey Creek and Llano River bridges between US87 and the Mason/Kimble County Line.
Mason and Gillespie Counties, FM783	11-08-07	10' max width from E.US290 to US87.
Travis County, City of Austin	04-07-95	12' max width and/or 95' max length in Austin during the hours of 7-9am and 4-6pm Monday through Friday. This is a permanent restriction.
Travis County, IH35 Entrance and Exit Ramps to/from Stassney Ln in Austin	07-14-11	In Austin: No permits on the NB entrance ramp from Stassney Ln and SB exit ramp to Stassney Ln. These ramps are just south of SH71.
Travis County, IH35/US290 SB to SH71 EB	10-12-10	15' max width traveling IH35/US290 SB to SH71 EB.
Travis County, IH35	04-25-01	Over length and/or over weight permits routed through Austin must use the inside travel lane of the lower level of IH35 from SH71 to US183. These loads cannot exceed 8’6" wide or 13’6" in height. This is a permanent restriction.
Travis County, IH35 NB to US183 SE	02-13-03	There is no access traveling IH35 NB to US183 SE.
Travis and Caldwell County, US183 NB	02-28-11	No height northbound from SH21 to S.SH45.
Travis and Caldwell County, US183 NB	06-02-11	No width northbound from SH21 to S.SH45.
Travis County, US183	12-07-07	No weight on the US183 ML’S from IH35 to FM1325. NB detour: US183n, EXIT @IH35: US183.EFRnw, 1st RAMP PAST FM1325-BURNET RD/AUSTIN: US183n SB detour: US183s, EXIT @FM1325-BURNET RD/AUSTIN: US183.WFRse, 1st RAMP PAST IH35: US183s IH35 NB TO US183 NB: IH35n, MUST TAKE EXIT #240-A (ST JOHNS AVE/AUSTIN): IH35.EFRn, US183.EFRnw, 1st RAMP PAST FM1325-BURNET RD/AUSTIN: US183n IH35 SB TO US183 NB: IH35s, EXIT @US183: IH35.WFRs, US183.EFRnw, 1st RAMP PAST FM1325, US183n
Travis County, US183 NB Entrance Ramp	09-10-09	19' max width on the first US183 NB entrance ramp north of FM1325.
Travis County, US183 EFR NB to LP1 EFR NB	08-24-10	When routing US183 EFRn To LP1 EFRn, you must state it this way: “…US183 EFRn, travel inside lanes to LP1 ramp, LP1 EFRn…”
Travis County, US290/SH71	12-01-03	Over 15’6" high traveling US290/SH71 from Joe Tanner Road located between LP1 in Austin and the SH71/US290 Split in Oak Hill must use the inside lanes.
Travis County, US290 EB	07-16-10	In Austin: 10' max width eastbound from US183 to Tuscany Way. Tuscany Way is located approximately ¾ mile east of US183. This only affects eastbound traffic.
Travis County, US290 SFR	07-02-10	In Austin: 12’ max width from US183 to Cross Park Rd. Cross Park Rd is located where the SFR ends east of US183. This restriction also affects the following turns: US183 NB to US290 EB and US183 SB to US290 EB.
Travis and Williamson County, SH45	04-29-11	No permits on the main lanes from US183 to N.SH130. The main lanes are toll roads.
Travis County, SH71	10-06-11	11' max width from FM3238 to FM2322.
Travis County, SH71	06-27-11	No permits from FM2244 to Southwest Pkwy in Bee Caves. Southwest Pkwy is located approximately 2 1/2 miles southeast of FM2244.
Travis and Williamson Counties, SH130, N.SH45 from SH130 to US183, SE.SH45 from IH35 to US183, US183A, and LP1 from FM734 to SH45; toll roads	01-25-10	These roads are toll roads. No permitted loads are allowed on the main lanes of these roads. SH130 frontage roads are not continuous, therefore, do not issue permits for SH130 frontage roads without prior district approval.
Travis and Williamson Counties, SH130	04-12-10	SH130 ML, EFR, or WFR is not double signed with FM685 between S.FM685 and N.FM685.
Travis and Williamson Counties, FM685	11-23-05	17’ max height from FM1825 to US79.
Travis County, FM734	10-06-05	200,000 lbs. max over LP1 in Austin and/or 110’ max length making left turns at this intersection. This is a permanent restriction.
Travis County, FM969	08-31-10	10’ max width from SH130 to Hunters Bend Rd east of Austin. Hunters Bend Rd is located approximately 2 miles east of SH130.
Travis County, FM973	06-29-07	No weight over the Colorado River Bridge located approximately ½ mile north of SH71
Travis County, FM973	05-07-98	Over 10' wide: A flagman is required to warn oncoming traffic when crossing the center of the Colorado River bridge located approximately 1 mile north of SH71. This is a permanent restriction.
Travis and Burnet Counties, FM1431	12-08-98	Over 11' wide must have a front escort from the west side of Lago Vista, located approximately 3 miles west of Jonestown, to US281. This is a permanent restriction.
Travis County, FM1626	03-13-08	There is no direct access in Manchaca from FM1626 EB to IH35 NB. Route: FM1626e, IH35.WFRs, CROSSOVER @ ONION CREEK: IH35n.
Travis County, FM1825	04-05-01	No permits from FM685 to 1 mile west.
Travis County, FM2222 EB	10-25-10	In Austin: No permits eastbound from LP360 to approximately ¼ mile east of LP360. This affects eastbound traffic only.
Travis County, FM2304	05-12-11	10’ max width from FM1626 to the end of state maintenance.
Travis County, LP1 EFR	10-21-11	16'6" max height on the EFR from Monterey Oaks Blvd to US290 NFR. Monterey Oaks Blvd is located approximately 3/4 mile south US290.
Travis and Williamson Counties, LP1/FM1325 toll road	05-19-09	No permits on the tolled main lanes from Scofield Ridge Pkwy to N.SH45. FYI: The following detours can be used to avoid the tolled lanes: Detour NB: "...LP1/FM1325n, EXIT @ SCHOFIELD RIDGE Pkwy, LP1/FM1325 EFRn, FM1325n..." Detour SB: "...FM1325s, AUSTIN: CROSS UNDER @ MERRILLTOWN Rd, LP1 WFRs, ENTER SOUTH OF SCOFIELD RIDGE Pkwy: FM1325s..."
Travis County, N.LP275 NB to IH35 NB	02-19-09	There is no access for traveling LP275 NB to IH35 NB. LP275 NB lanes junction with IH35 WFR approximately 1/10 mile south of Howerd Ln/Dessau Rd in Austin and forces NB traffic to go southbound on IH35 WFR. Detour: "...LP275n, FM734e, IH35n..."
Travis County, LP360	09-16-96	FYI: LP360 starts at US290/SH71 and ends at US183. "Capitol of Texas Highway" is a city street from US183 to LP1.
Williamson County, Lake Line Blvd. in Cedar Park	01-17-06	No permits on Lake Line Blvd. in Cedar Park. Permit loads with an origin or destination on Lake Line Blvd. must have approval from the City of Cedar Park or the Cedar Park Police Department prior to movement.
Williamson County, City of Liberty Hill	10-26-11	14' wide and over, 17' high and over, and/or 110' long and over: The mover most contact Liberty Hill Police Department, (512) 778-5449, 24 hours prior to traveling within Liberty Hill city limits.
Williamson County, All Roads in Round Rock	04-01-04	House moves 20’ wide and over must move between the hours of 12:01 am and 4:30 am in the Round Rock City Limits.
Williamson County, Taylor Truck Route	12-17-02	Over 26,000 lbs. GVW must use the truck route around Taylor. The truck route is US79 and FM397.
Williamson County, IH35 EFR	09-25-09	16'6" max height from FM972 to SP158 in Georgetown.
Williamson County, US79	10-06-11	10' max width from E.FM1660 to 1 mile west of W.BU79 in Taylor.
Williamson County, BU79 in Taylor	03-30-92	15' max height from W.US79 to E.US79 in Taylor. This is a permanent restriction.
Williamson County, US183	12-17-10	No permits from N.US183A to approximately ¼ mile north of SH29.
Williamson and Travis County, SH45	04-29-11	No permits on the main lanes from US183 to N.SH130. The main lanes are toll roads.
Williamson County, SH45 collector-distributor lanes under FM734	04-29-11	No permits on the collector -distributor lanes under FM734. These lanes are between the main lanes and the frontage roads and are not tolled, but they are too narrow for OS/OW vehicles. These lanes serve as the access ramps to/from the main lanes to/from the frontage roads at FM734. All loads permitted on the FM620 (SH45 NFR and SFR) must have the following statement on the permit: “Must remain on the frontage roads and go through the stoplights at FM734. Do not travel under FM734.”
Williamson County, E.SH45 SFR EB to WB U-turn at E.FM620.	11-18-08	No permits traveling E.SH45 SFR EB to WB on the U-turn @ E.FM620.
Williamson County, SH95	01-29-02	No permits from FM397 to US79.
Williamson County, SH95	03-30-92	15' max height from FM397 to US79 in Taylor. This is a permanent restriction.
Williamson and Travis Counties, SH130, N.SH45 from SH130 to US183, SE.SH45 from IH35 to US183, US183A, and LP1 from FM734 to SH45; toll roads	01-25-10	These roads are toll roads. No permitted loads are allowed on the main lanes of these roads. SH130 frontage roads are not continuous, therefore, do not issue permits for SH130 frontage roads without prior district approval.
Williamson and Travis Counties, SH130	04-12-10	FYI: Reminder: SH130 ML, EFR, or WFR is not double signed with FM685 between S.FM685 and N.FM685.
Williamson County, SH138	09-23-99	Manufactured Homes turning from SH138 WB to CR-226 SB must not travel on private property when making the turn.
Williamson County, FM620	05-09-03	16’ max height at the junction of US183.
Williamson and Travis Counties, FM685	11-23-05	17’ max height from FM1825 to US79.
Williamson County, FM971	01-15-09	No lowboy type trailers crossing the railroad just west of S.SH95 in Granger.
Williamson County, FM1660	08-09-04	Over 12’ wide: Must have approval from the Austin District Permit Office when traveling from US79 to 1.5 miles north.
Williamson County, FM2243	07-08-11	16' max height from 1/4 mile west of US183A to 1/4 miles east of US183A.
Williamson and Travis Counties, LP1/FM1325 toll road	05-19-09	No permits on the tolled main lanes from Scofield Ridge Pkwy to N.SH45. Detour NB: "...LP1/FM1325n, EXIT @ SCHOFIELD RIDGE Pkwy, LP1/FM1325 EFRn, FM1325n..." Detour SB: "...FM1325s, AUSTIN: CROSS UNDER @ MERRILLTOWN Rd, LP1 WFRs, ENTER SOUTH OF SCOFIELD RIDGE Pkwy: FM1325s..."
Williamson County, LP332	06-18-09	No permits from W.SH29 to E.SH29 in Liberty Hill. This is a permanent restriction.
Williamson County, SP26 in Georgetown	09-23-09	No permits from IH35 to FM2243 in Georgetown.
Williamson County, SP158 in Georgetown	09-23-09	No permits from FM2338 to IH35 in Georgetown. Rockbusters, Inc. of Georgetown and Rock Drilling Supply may travel through this restriction between FM971 and IH35.

Page last updated November 30, 2011