NB spring weight restrictions taking effect soon
FREDERICTON — Spring weight restrictions for truck traffic will come into effect at midnight on Sunday, March 6 for southern New Brunswick and continue until midnight on Sunday, May 15.
Restrictions for northern New Brunswick will begin at midnight on Sunday, March 13, and run until midnight, Sunday, May 22.
These dates are dependent upon weather conditions and are subject to change, the ministry stated in a press release.
"These weight limits are put in place every spring to ensure that our road infrastructure does not suffer damage during the annual frost and thaw cycle," said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Claude Williams. "We provide this notice to the trucking community so that they are well prepared to reduce their loads or plan alternate routes during this period.
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