Parks Canada released information today regarding the spring road weight restrictions on Highway 10 and 19 in the area of Riding Mountain National Park.
The restrictions are put into place to minimize the damage on the highways from the spring thaw cycle.
The weight restrictions will be as follows:
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The closure of Highway 10 will remain in effect for heavy truck traffic (three axles or more) within the boundaries of Riding Mountain National Park with advanced signage posted in order to allow the use of alternate routes. However, some vehicles with three axles or more will continue to be allowed access to the townsite, the Parks Canada Maintenance Compound, and the Clear Lake Golf Course from the south entrance of the park only for delivery purposes.
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Highway 19 will see weight restrictions of 6006 lbs or 2730 kg gross vehicle weight that will be enforced within the boundaries of Riding Mountain National Park. They say an example of the largest vehicle allowed would be an empty three-quarter-ton truck or a loaded half-ton truck and that this limit will remain in effect until road and weather conditions allow the restrictions to be lifted which could be as late as June 30, 2022.
