Released on March 20, 2009
Spring-like conditions have resulted in spring road bans being issued this Sunday at midnight for the areas of Carlyle, Weyburn, Regina, Moose Jaw and Swift Current.
"Truckers and shippers must reduce the size of their loads on secondary weight highways by up to 15 per cent for a six-week period once the bans have been issued," Highways and Infrastructure Minister Wayne Elhard said. "The bans usually move in a north easterly fashion as warmer temperatures spread across the province. As the frost comes out of the roadbed, thin membrane surface (TMS) highways are more susceptible to soft spots and surface cracks. The bans help protect our valuable infrastructure."
To understand exactly where these bans are occurring at any given time, the Ministry has an interactive map on its website at www.highways.gov.sk.ca. The map clearly details where road bans are in place or have been lifted and gives information on special year-round weight restrictions across the province. Users can click on their region for a more detailed look at the map. The latest road ban information for highways and municipal roads can also be found in list form on the website under the heading "Road Restriction Orders." New information is published twice weekly.
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For more information, contact:
Kirsten Leatherdale
Highways and Infrastructure
Regina
Phone: 306-787-8484
Email: kirsten.leatherdale@gov.sk.ca