(KVHT) – Yankton County Commissioners made changes to road load limits in the county. Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward with spring load limits of 6 tons per axle on county roads. They also agreed to a few limited exceptions allowing for 7 tons per axle. There was some discussion following the vote, however, after one local businessowner voiced their concern on seeking an exception on a specific stretch of road leading to a gravel pit west of Highway 81. According to Yankton County Highway Superintendent Mike Sedlacek there is already a growing number of exceptions to the 6 ton per axle rule. Sedlacek said it could start opening up a can of worms as more and more exceptions will be requested. He said that although he agrees with the ease of getting in and out of the gravel pit for 7-ton axle vehicles, but added where do the exceptions stop? The commission opted to let the resolution stand as passed, but will reconsider the move during a previously scheduled special meeting Monday, January 25^th. Sedlacek was asked to consult with South Dakota’s Local Transportation Assistance Program in the meantime on what the best course of action would be.