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A restriction for vehicles weighing over 26,000 pounds was passed by the Charles County Commissioners on Tuesday morning.  The restrictions are effective for 30 days on

Springhill-Newton Road, Bel Alton-Newton Road, Newport Church Road, Penns Hill Road, Stines Store Road, Bowling Drive, Trinity Church Road, Kentucky Avenue abd Dubois Road.The restrictions will not take effect for another four or five days, giving the County time to notify trucking companies and others who may be affected by them.

The restrictions will not apply to the new bridge on MD-234 once it is built.