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2022 Saskatchewan Winter Frost/spring That Laws and Seasonal Weight Restrictions

The winter/spring season frost law restrictions will again be in in effect for many roadways in the Province of Saskatchewan this year according to information provided by the the provincial Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure. Typically, seasonal (spring) frost law restrictions that take effect in March.

Spring load restrictions on affected highways: The maximum load on steering axles is 10 kg per millimeter (560 lbs. per inch) width of tire (manufacturer’s stamped dimensions), to a maximum of 3 000 kg (6,612 lbs.) on each wheel but to a maximum of 5,500 kg (12 120 lbs.) on the steering axle; except for straight trucks on primary highways which are allowed up to a maximum of 7,250 kg (15,983 lbs.) on the steering axle with the appropriate tire size.

Maximum loads on all other wheels will be limited to 6.25 kg/mm (350 lbs. per inch) width of tire to a maximum loading of 1,650 kg per wheel (3,636 lbs.)

Maximum gross axle weights and tire sizes.

Colder temperatures during the winter months help freeze and strengthen roads. As a result more weight can be transported on provincial highways without damaging the road. This is a benefit to the trucking community.

The winter weight period that allows additional weight typically runs from November 16 through March 14. However, if weather remains mild the program may be postponed because without sufficient freezing, extra weight can damage pavement and the road beneath.

Winter Weights will not apply in the southwest area of the province until December 1 and will be removed on the last day of February due to historically milder climatic conditions.

Municipal roads are the responsibility of each rural municipality, who can set out their own weight limits. Weights can be restricted at any time by Minister’s order.

Saskatchewan is a large province with considerable difference in climate in the north and the south. The new change takes into account the climatic differences in the north and the south of the province while also maintaining the original intent of providing primary weight access for economic activities. In the north of the province, the annual weight increase on the 9-month primary highways will be same as before, from July 1 to March 31 of the following year. In the south of the province, the annual weight increase on the 9-month primary highways will occur earlier, from June 15 to March 15 of the following year. This change will help to sustain road conditions in the south, where spring thaw occurs earlier.

Additional information can be obtained by contacting the inquiry line: 1-866-933-5290 in Saskatchewan or 306-933-5290 outside the province.

Source: Spring Road Restrictions: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/transportation-and-road-construction/information-for-truckers-and-commercial-trucking-companies/regulations-and-road-restrictions/increased-weights-and-road-restrictions

Government of Saskatchewan, winter weight restrictions and spring frost law road bans and interactive road map:

http://publications.saskatchewan.ca/api/v1/products/87911/formats/104609/download

http://hotline.gov.sk.ca/restrictions_map.html

 

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