All oversize loads entering the City of Wausau, Marathon County, must conform to the requirements set by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

In general, any vehicle over 12 feet in width, 14 feet in height, and within the Class 3 weight category (over 80,000 lbs but not exceeding 90,000 lbs for divisible loads, or over 120,000 lbs for non-divisible loads with a special permit) should obtain an oversize load permit from the Wausau Public Works Department.

The City of Wausau requires that all oversize loads be routed to avoid downtown areas and residential neighborhoods whenever possible, and that loads be properly flagged and lit according to state regulations.

Escort vehicles are required in Wausau for oversize loads exceeding 14 feet in width or 18 feet in height. Escort vehicles must be equipped with proper warning lights and flags.

For loads exceeding 16 feet in width or 20 feet in height, a police escort may be required. The Wausau Police Department must be contacted at least 48 hours in advance to arrange for a police escort, and a fee of $75 per hour will be charged for this service.

To apply for an oversize load permit in Wausau, applicants must submit their application through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's online permitting system or by contacting the Wausau Public Works Department directly at (715) 261-0900.

Applicants must provide detailed information about the load, including its dimensions, weight, and proposed route through the city. A map of the proposed route must also be submitted with the application.

Oversize loads are not permitted on city streets during peak traffic hours (7-9 am and 4-6 pm, Monday-Friday) unless special permission is granted by the Wausau Public Works Department.

During periods of heavy snowfall or other adverse weather conditions, oversize loads may be restricted from certain routes or require additional escort vehicles.

Certain neighborhoods and historic districts in Wausau have restricted routes due to narrow streets and other infrastructure limitations.

The base fee for an oversize load permit in Wausau is $50. Additional fees are charged based on the size and weight of the load, as well as the complexity of the route.

For loads exceeding 100,000 lbs, an additional fee of $0.05 per pound over 100,000 lbs will be charged. For routes requiring a police escort, the fee is $75 per hour.