Between Washington State Line (near Hauser) and ID 41 (Rathdrum). There is an axle load limit in effect. A speed limit is in force for heavy vehicles. There is a width limit in effect. Truck speed limit 30 MPH. Width limit 12'6".

Web Comment: Commercial Vehicles 10,000 GVWR and greater will be restricted to 30 miles per hour and 14,000 LB per axle, or legal axle weight whichever is less on SH-53 from mile post 0 to 14.24 Restrictions are in place because the highway is showing stress from winter freeze/thaw cycle. Effective at 1:00AM 3/1/2021.

Between ID 41 and US 95 (3 miles east of the Rathdrum area). There is an axle load limit in effect. A speed limit is in force for heavy vehicles. There is a width limit in effect. Axle weight limit 14,000 lbs. Width limit 12'6". Truck speed limit 30 MPH.

Web Comment: Commercial Vehicles 10,000 GVWR and greater will be restricted to 30 miles per hour and 14,000 LB per axle, or legal axle weight whichever is less on SH-53 from mile post 0 to 14.24 Restrictions are in place because the highway is showing stress from winter freeze/thaw cycle. Effective at 1:00AM 3/1/2021.