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Seasonal Load Restrictions (Half-Loads) in Effect on March 14, 2022
March 2, 2022 (Muskoka, ON) – Restricting heavy loads at this time of year prevents damage to our roads. Every year, “half-loads” or reduced/seasonal load restrictions on select roadways come into effect temporarily, to protect our infrastructure.
Seasonal load restrictions come into effect in Muskoka on Monday, March 14, 2022.
When half-load restrictions are in effect, signs will indicate the road is off-limits to heavy transports and vehicles exceeding 5 tonnes per axle. However, there may be alternate routes that can be taken to reach the destination. Visit our website to explore an interactive map of District road half-load restrictions on Muskoka GeoHub, the District’s online web mapping portal.
For more information about load restrictions on District roads, please visit www.muskoka.on.ca
Reason for seasonal load restrictions
In the spring, as frost comes out of the ground and moisture comes out of the roadbed:
- roads become softer
- heavy loads on roads can cause it to sink and break apart, which can lead to permanent damage
- seasonal weight restrictions are put in place to protect our roads and roadbeds from being damaged
- reduces the need of having to re-build a road after every spring thaw
Time of year
How long the restrictions last depends on the weather, and how long the District experiences a freezing-thawing pattern. Exact dates are set each year, depending on road conditions and temperatures, and are generally from March to May. For more information, please visit www.muskoka.on.ca
The District of Muskoka is made up of six area municipalities and is responsible for delivering critical public services and programs to residents in our community. Visit our website at www.muskoka.on.ca
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