Posting and Bonding Overview
A posted roadway is any state or locally-owned highway that has a weight restriction. An Engineering and Traffic Study (T&E 109 Form) needs to be completed to determine if a road should be posted. This study examines the current roadway condition and determines if increased traffic would weaken it.
If a hauler wants to travel a posted roadway, they must determine if they are local traffic or qualify for local determination. If not, the hauler can apply for a permit and bond the roadway.
For state-owned roadways, PennDOT follows the guidance in Publication 23, Chapter 15: Weight Restrictions on Highways (Posted Highways) (Pub. 23, Ch. 15).
For locally-owned roads, municipalities should use the guidance in Publication 221: Posting and Bonding Procedures for Municipal Highways (Pub. 221). Click here to learn more about Municipal Postings.
Posting and Bonding Forms
*Internal Links-PennDOT Authorized Personnel Only
| Form ID | Form Title |
| M-4902AA | Excess Maintenance Assignment Agreement |
| M-4902AAC | *Completed Assignment Agreement Notification (Internal Use Only) |
| M-4902APP | Application to Add or Remove a Section of Highway |
| M-4902APPL | Application to Add or Modify Local Determination |
| M-4902APPSI | Self-Insurance Application |
| M-4902APR | *Approval to Add or Remove a Section of Highway (Internal Use Only) |
| M-4902ARS | Posted and Bonded Roadway – Maintenance Plan Application for Roadway Signing |
| M-4902C | *Release of Security (Internal Use Only) |
| M-4902CA | Contribution Agreement |
| M-4902COP | Cooperative Project Agreement |
| M-4902E | Deed of Easement |
| M-4902EMA | Excess Maintenance Agreement |
| M-4902EV | Environmental Components Matrix |
| M-4902ISP | Inspection Form |
| M-4902L1 | *Excess Damage – 5 Day Notification – Repairs Needed (Internal Use Only) |
| M-4902L2 | *Excess Damage – Immediate Repairs – Suspension of Operations (Internal Use Only) |
| M-4902L3 | *Excess Damage – Permit Suspension (Internal Use Only) |
| M-4902L4 | *Excess Damage – Permit Revocation (Internal Use Only) |
| M-4902L5 | *Termination of Excess Maintenance Agreement (Internal Use Only) |
| M-4902L6 | *Permit Reinstatement (Internal Use Only) |
| M-4902L7 | *Excess Damage – Local Status (Internal Use Only) |
| M-4902L8 | *Notification of EMA Security/ Insurance Expiration (Internal Use Only) |
| M-4902L9 | *Security/Insurance Expired – Permit Suspension (Internal Use Only) |
| M-4902L10 | *Maintenance Plan Acceptance Letter (Internal Use Only) |
| M-4902L11 | *Maintenance Plan – 5 Day Warning Letter (Internal Use Only) |
| M-4902L12 | *Maintenance Plan – Permit Suspension Letter (Internal Use Only) |
| M-4902L13 | *Acceptance of Self Insurance Letter (Internal Use Only) |
| M-4902L14 | *Denial of Self Insurance Letter (Internal Use Only) |
| M-4902L15 | *Return of Self Insurance (Internal Use Only) |
| M-4902L16 | *Inactive Excess Maintenance Agreements (Internal Use Only) |
| M-4902L17 | *Freeze/Thaw Reminder Letter (Internal Use Only) |
| M-4902LC | Irrevocable Letter of Credit |
| M-4902PB | Performance Bond |
| M-4902MP | Maintenance Plan |
| M-4902ROE | Right of Entry Agreement |
| M-4902SRS1 | Surety Endorsement for Heavy Hauling Agreement |
| M-4902RL | *Revocation of Local Traffic (Internal Use Only) |
| M-4902RP | Modification/Removal of Highway Weight Restriction |
| M-4902UA | Roadway Upgrade Acceptance Form |
| M-4902URUPC | User Road Upgrade Plan Checklist |
| M-4902WRL | Weekly Repair Log for Roads Maintained Under an Excess Maintenance Agreement |
| TE-109 | Engineering and Traffic Study for Restrictions as to Weight, Size, Kind or Class or type of load based on Highway, Bridge, or Traffic Conditions |