Reduced-load restrictions start March 10

The Town of Gravenhurst is implementing reduced-load restrictions starting March 10. 

During the annual spring thaw period, typically early March to mid to late May, municipalities in the District of Muskoka place reduced-load restrictions on most roads.  

The town reminds truck operators that the purpose of seasonal load restrictions is to protect the road and road base from damage caused by heavy vehicle wheel loads, with the goal of increasing the lifecycle of municipal roads.   

As frost comes out of the ground and moisture comes out of the roadbed, roads become softer and weaker, making them susceptible to permanent damage from heavy loads.  

While the load restrictions are in place, truck operators travelling through the Town of Gravenhurst must use designated truck routes.  

For more information, please visit our website at www.gravenhurst.ca/loads.   

Additional Resources  

District of Muskoka half-load information.  

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