"Spring weight restrictions for truck traffic will now come into effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2026, in Southern New Brunswick. and at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Northern New Brunswick."
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Status Timestamp | 2026-03-26 at 16:08 UTC |
| Coverage | Provincial highway network (state highways). Local-road coverage not independently confirmed from this source. |
| Effective Dates |
Southern NB: Mar 9, 2026 (12:01 a.m.) May 10, 2026 (11:59 p.m.) Northern NB: Mar 16, 2026 (12:01 a.m.) May 17, 2026 (11:59 p.m.) |
| Weight Limits | Authorized axle load limits reduced during the spring thaw period on all public roads. Specific numeric values not published on the source page consult spring-weight-2026.pdf and gvw-mbv-2026.pdf |
| Key Roads | All public roads subject to spring restrictions. Route-level detail in weight-map-carte-2026.pdf |
| Exemptions | Not specified |
| Penalties | Not specified |
| Contact | Government of New Brunswick Department of Transportation gnb.ca Spring Weight |
| Primary Status Source URL | https://www.gnb.ca/en/topic/driving-transportation/commercial-transportation/spring-weight.html |
Regional Restriction Schedule
| Region | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Southern New Brunswick | Mar 9, 2026 12:01 a.m. | May 10, 2026 11:59 p.m. |
| Northern New Brunswick | Mar 16, 2026 12:01 a.m. | May 17, 2026 11:59 p.m. |
What's Restricted
- Authorized axle load limits are reduced on all public roads during the spring thaw period.
- Both Southern NB and Northern NB are currently under active restrictions as of the status timestamp (2026-03-26 at 16:08 UTC).
- Specific reduced axle load values are not published on the main webpage consult the linked PDFs for route-level and highway-specific limits.
- Restrictions apply because roads have lower bearing capacity during the spring thaw cycle.
Official Documents Download Before You Roll
- Spring Weight Restrictions Routes 2026 (PDF) route-by-route axle limits
- Spring Weight Restrictions Map 2026 (PDF) visual highway map
- Maximum Gross Vehicle Weights Highway Map 2026 (PDF)
- Calculating Your Vehicle Weight for Spring Restriction Period (PDF)
Important Conditions
- Dates are subject to change depending on weather conditions.
- Exemptions, permit options, and penalty amounts are not specified on the source page.
Source
Government of New Brunswick Department of Transportation
https://www.gnb.ca/en/topic/driving-transportation/commercial-transportation/spring-weight.html
Status observed: 2026-03-26 at 16:08 UTC. Dates subject to change based on weather conditions.
