by DIONNE BERTLING
St. Joseph Post
Missouri farmers and ranchers now have an extra month to haul hay with their special overwidth hauling permit at no cost.
If hay haulers have a permit that expired on October 31st, they can request a new one online and mention the fee waiver.
The Missouri Department of Transportation is extending the permit due to continued drought throughout the state.
MoDOT's waiver and special overwidth permit allows drivers in Missouri to: obtain the permit at no cost, haul hay loads of up to 12 feet 6 inches in width using a blanket permit, move hay during holiday periods and at night.
To obtain a permit, hay haulers can go to www.modot.org/mce or call 1-800-877-8499 with any questions.