While the winter melt hasn’t quite started here in Manitoba, it has started in some areas of the United States, bring the seasonal road restrictions into action. South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana have started their spring road restrictions.
As a truck driver, it is your responsibility to be aware of the Spring Road Restrictions for the different states and provinces you will be traveling in. You are expected to abide by these restrictions and stay off roads which you are too heavy for. If you are caught traveling on roads that you shouldn’t be on you will be fined. Fines can range from a couple of hundred dollars up to a thousand dollars.
Below you will find links to various state and provincial Department of Transportation websites that provide information on their specific spring road restrictions. Len Dubois drivers should call John if they have any questions about the Spring Road Restrictions.
Manitoba Spring Road Restrictions
Manitoba DOT may restrict loads on their highways any time from March to May.
Saskatchewan Spring Road Restrictions
http://www.highways.gov.sk.ca/springroad-restrictions/
Saskatchewan DOT may restrict loads on their highways any time from March to May.
Alberta Spring Road Restrictions
http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/522.htm
Alberta DOT may restrict loads on their highways any time from March to May.
North Dakota Spring Road Restrictions
https://www.dot.nd.gov/roadreport/loadlimit/loadlimitinfo.asp
North Dakota DOT may restrict loads on their highways any time from March to May.
South Dakota Spring Road Restrictions
http://www.sddot.com/travelers/loadlimits/
South Dakota DOT may restrict loads on their highways any time from February to April.
Minnesota Spring Road Restrictions
http://www.mrr.dot.state.mn.us/research/seasonal_load_limits/thawindex/slr.asp
Minnesota DOT may restrict loads on their highways any time from February to May.
Montana Spring Road Restrictions
http://www.mdt.mt.gov/travinfo/
Montana DOT may restrict loads on their highways any time from February to May.
