NEW – QC: Forecast thaw 2021 period now available

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The Ministère des Transports reminds users of heavy vehicles and shippers that the authorized load limits are reduced during the thaw period on all public roads. This is done every year to account for the road network’s lower bearing capacity during this period.

Forecast 2021 starting dates of the load restriction period for each of the thaw zones are as follows:

Zone 1

From Monday, March 22 (12:01 am) to Friday, May 21 (11:59 pm EST)

Zone 2

From Monday, March 22 (12:01 am) to Friday, May 21 (11:59 pm EST)

Zone 3

From Monday, March 22 (12: 01 am) to Friday, May 21 (21:59 pm EST)

Depending on changes in weather conditions, the start and end of the load restriction period can be moved ahead or postponed.

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