It may be February but spring weight restrictions went into effect today (29-Feb-2016) on provincial roads!

Heavy commercial vehicles will not be allowed to travel on specified roads throughout the province. The weight restrictions on heavy trucks are necessary during the spring thaw to help protect roads that are weakened by mild and wet weather.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal monitors air and road temperatures, and works closely with the trucking industry and Environment Canada to determine the date that best protects the province’s road surfaces.

The department monitors conditions throughout spring so roads can be opened or closed as needed.

The restrictions are in place until and including 24-Apr-2016.

Please note: while local roads like our Old Kettle Rd and Medway Harbor Rd are not specifically mentioned, the same restrictions are in effect here. Furthermore it makes only sense to apply these weight restrictions to our private FoxCreek community roads too!

Please take these restrictions into consideration when planning constructions and enhancements on your property!

Also see our earlier post here …