Spring Thaw Load Restriction Dates

A Break Down for Canada

While the calendar says spring has sprung most of Canada is still wondering where it is. Even though most of us are still counting the days until it warms up the provinces have began issuing their spring thaw load restriction dates. Here is the information as we know it including links to official provincial websites. As this information can change rapidly always double check the information using the provided links for the provinces. These links also include maps and other valuable information.

Alberta

Website
Tuesday March 25, 2014 at 8am

British Columbia

Website
Visit website for details and subscription service of road closures and other important information

Manitoba

Website

Notice for Zone 1 (March 26): 2014 Spring Road Restrictions will not start before April 2

Notice for Zone 2 (March 26): 2014 Spring Road Restrictions will not start before April 2

New Brunswick
Website

Southern NB Sunday at midnight March 9, 2014 to May 11, 2014 at midnight
Northern NB Sunday at midnight March 16, 2014 to May 18, 2014 at midnight

Nova Scotia

Website

Counties of: Yarmouth, Shelburne, Annapolis, Digby, Lunenburg, Kings and Queens
12:01 am., Monday, March 17, 2014 to
12:01 am., Monday, May 19, 2014

Counties of: Halifax and Hants
12:01 am., Monday, March 17, 2014 to
12:01 am., Monday, May 19, 2014

Counties of: Colchester, Cumberland,and Pictou
12:01 am., Monday, March 17, 2014 to
12:01 am., Monday, May 19, 2014

Counties of: Antigonish, Guysborough, Richmond, Inverness, Victoria and Cape Breton.
12:01 am., Monday, March 17, 2014 to
12:01 am., Monday, May 19, 2014

Ontario

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Schedule 1 Highways

Pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, the ministry will impose reduced load limits for those designated parts of the King’s Highways listed in Schedule 1, when appropriate, between March 1, 2013 to April 30, 2014.
Schedule 2 Highways

Pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, the ministry will impose reduced load limits for those designated parts of the King’s Highways listed in Schedule 2, when appropriate, between March 1, 2013 to May 31, 2014.
Schedule 3 Highways/Roads

Pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, the ministry will impose reduced load limits for those designated parts of the King’s Highways/Roads listed in Schedule 3, when appropriate, between March 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.

Quebec

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Zone 1 Monday, March 31 (12:01 a.m.) to Friday, May 30 (11:59 p.m.)
Zone 2 Monday, April 7 (12:01 a.m.) to Friday, June 6 (11:59 p.m.)
Zone 3 Monday, April 7 (12:01 a.m.) to Friday, June 6 (11:59 p.m.)

Saskatchewan
Website
Friday March 28, 2014 at midnight until further notice.

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