Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter is reminding truckers that winter weight season began December 1 for all applicable provincial highways.
"Because road beds freeze as we move into winter, they are stronger and can withstand heavier truck loads without being damaged," Reiter says. "This means transportation savings for shippers, as heavier loads means fewer trips."
The ministry places winter weights on applicable provincial highways as early as Nov. 16 and they remain in effect until the last day of February, but may be restricted again from March 1 until March 14. As of March 15, the allowable weights will revert back down to normal summer weights or have a spring weight ban restriction, depending on current conditions.
Truckers can find the latest road restriction orders and related information online at www.highways.gov.sk.ca/restrictions/ or by calling the Highway Hotline as follows: Regina and area at 306-787-7623; Saskatoon and area at 306-933-8333; across Canada at 1-888-335-7623; and on the SaskTel Cellular Network at *ROAD.
