"Effective April 19, 2026 at 11:59pm, the following areas will have the lifting of the spring weight restrictions: Yarmouth, Shelburne, Queens, Lunenburg, Digby, Annapolis and Kings, Halifax, Hants and Colchester South (portion of Colchester County south of Highway 104 and bounded by Folly River in the west and the Pictou County line in the east)."
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Status | ACTIVE Spring weight restrictions in effect on provincially owned roadways across Nova Scotia |
| Status Timestamp | 2026-04-20T18:07:36+00:00 |
| Coverage | Provincially owned roadways only (state_only). Local roads not covered. 100-series highways and other specified roads are exempt. |
| Effective Dates | Start date: Not published on source page. Phase 1 lift (southern/central counties): April 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Phase 2 lift (northern/eastern counties): April 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM. |
| Weight Limits | Specific reduced axle and gross vehicle weight limits are not published on the status page. Consult the Allowable Weights Regulation for enforceable values. |
| Key Roads | Applies to provincially owned roadways province-wide where not exempt. 100-series highways are exempt from restrictions. |
| Exemptions | 100-series highways; additional exempt roads listed at novascotia.ca/just/regulations/rxam-z.htm#phwy |
| Penalties | Not specified |
| Contact | Department of Public Works, Nova Scotia novascotia.ca/tran/trucking/springweight.asp |
| Primary Status Source URL | https://novascotia.ca/tran/trucking/springweight.asp |
Lifting Schedule Two-Phase Rollback
Restrictions are not lifting all at once. Nova Scotia is using a two-phase schedule based on geography. Both lift dates are confirmed in the structured data with high confidence. Verify current status at the source before dispatch.
Phase 1 Southern & Central Counties: Lifting April 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM
- Yarmouth
- Shelburne
- Queens
- Lunenburg
- Digby
- Annapolis
- Kings
- Halifax
- Hants
- Colchester South portion of Colchester County south of Highway 104, bounded by Folly River in the west and the Pictou County line in the east
Phase 2 Northern & Eastern Counties: Lifting April 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM
- Cumberland
- Pictou
- Colchester North portion of Colchester County not included in Colchester South
- Antigonish
- Guysborough
- Richmond
- Inverness
- Victoria
- Cape Breton
Colchester County Split Zone
Colchester County is divided into two sub-zones with different lift dates. Confirm which zone applies to your route before dispatch:
- Colchester South south of Highway 104, bounded by Folly River (west) and the Pictou County line (east). Lifts April 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM (Phase 1).
- Colchester North all remaining portions of Colchester County not defined above. Lifts April 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM (Phase 2).
Coverage & Exempt Roads
Restrictions apply to provincially owned roadways only. Local roads are not covered by this order. The following are exempt from restrictions:
- 100-series highways explicitly exempt province-wide
- Additional exempt roads are listed in the provincial regulation: Allowable Weights & Exempt Roads novascotia.ca/just/regulations/rxam-z.htm#phwy
"Some roads, including 100-series highways, are exempt from the restrictions."
Weight Limits
Specific reduced axle and gross vehicle weight limits for the restriction period are not published on the current status page. For enforceable weight values, consult the official regulation directly:
Tools & Resources
- Spring Weight Restrictions Map (GIS): View interactive map graphic representation of restricted and exempt provincially owned roadways by location
- Allowable Weights & Exempt Roads List: View regulation
Penalties
Not specified on the primary source page. Contact the Department of Public Works for enforcement details.
Data sourced from the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works official spring weight restrictions page. Retrieved: 2026-04-20T18:07:36+00:00. Verify current restrictions directly on the official source before dispatch.
