News Release

FREDERICTON (GNB) – Spring weight restrictions for truck traffic will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, March 10, in southern New Brunswick, and at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, March 17, in northern New Brunswick. Restrictions will continue until Sunday, May 11, in southern New Brunswick and Sunday, May 18, in northern New Brunswick.

“Weight limits are implemented every spring in order to protect our road infrastructure from damage during the annual frost-and-thaw cycle,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Chuck Chiasson. “This is an annual notice to the trucking community so they may prepare to reduce their loads or plan for alternate routes during this period.”

The duration of the restriction period is determined by monitoring weather conditions and tracking the progress of the thaw, using sensors located around the province. The dates are dependent upon weather conditions and are subject to change.

“I thank all members of the industry for their co-operation and patience while these restrictions are in place each year,” said Chiasson.

For the purpose of these restrictions, northern New Brunswick includes:

•           all areas within the counties of Northumberland, Gloucester, Restigouche, Madawaska and Victoria

•           the portion of Route 108 within York County

•           the portion of Gordon Vale Road and Holtville Road within York County

•           the portion of Route 123 within Sunbury County and Queens County

•           the portion of Bloomfield Ridge Road between Holtville Road and Route 625

•           the portion of Route 625 between Gordon Vale Road and Route 8

More details are available online.