Spring weight restrictions will take effect early this year as a result of the unusually warm weather.
Effective at 12 midnight on Sunday, Feb. 28, in southern New Brunswick, and at 12 midnight on Sunday, March 7, in northern New Brunswick.
The Province has experienced mild weather and this is expected to persist, This causes the roads to lose strength more quickly than anticipated. Starting the spring weight restriction on the new dates will help to protect them...Transportation Minister made that announcement yeaterday.
The spring weight restrictions are scheduled to end at 12 midnight, on Sunday, May 16, for southern New Brunswick and at 12 midnight the following Sunday, May 23, for northern New Brunswick.