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Reduced Load Restrictions Start Friday, April 3, 2026

Reduced load restrictions for commercial motor vehicles and trailers will come into effect on Friday, April 3, 2026 on specific highways and streets within the City of Timmins. By-law 2006-6275 governs load restrictions to protect our roads and highways during the spring thaw, when damage is most likely to occur. A list of applicable roads is included under Schedule A.

The City’s Public Works Department uses the Ministry of Transportation’s Reduced Load Period (RLP) Table to determine the timing of these restrictions. The table uses frost depth, moisture levels, and daily air temperatures to indicate when reduced load restrictions should be put in place and when they can be lifted. This ensures that road infrastructure is protected while supporting the trucking and haulage industry by removed reduced load restrictions when conditions allow.

This year’s restrictions are coming into effect approximately two weeks later than in 2025, as winter has been reluctant to go away.

Roads where reduced loads are in effect will have signage posted. Learn more about the how the City is working to maintain our roads online at https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/roads_and_infrastructure.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On 3/26/2026 at 2:10 PM