Enforcement of use of truck bypass around Monroe to begin following 30 day grace period

The City of Monroe has updated the ordinance and is now officially redirecting heavy trucks around downtown Monroe.

According to a post on social media, trucks must now use the new State Route (SR) 83 Connector (Monroe Bypass) to bypass and avoid downtown Monroe, Georgia, to avoid the historic district unless they are making local deliveries in the area.

“This regulation is per the Chapter 94 Ordinance Amendment that mandates trucks over 26,000 lbs, or contain more than 8 wheels, or have a length greater than 45 ft, inclusive of all trailers or other attached implements, to use the SR 83 Connector as a through-route, diverting from US 78/SR 11 through downtown Monroe, Georgia for better safety and traffic flow,” was written on the city’s Facebook page. “Enforcement begins following a 30-day grace period for warnings and educational notices given to drivers by local law enforcement. Fines will then be given upon the completion of the 30-day grace period.”

According to the ordinance, any person violating will be considered guilty of a misdemeanor and will be punished by by a fine of somewhere between $500 to $1,000. Each violation is will be considered a separate violation.

For additional information, click or tap on this link to see a copy of the full ordinance.