Seasonal load restrictions lifted for heavy vehicles serving Ottawa

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Published on
April 26, 2023
Parking, roads, traffic and transit

Beginning on Monday, May 8, seasonal load restrictions will no longer be in effect. Commercial vehicles or trailers with a gross vehicle weight in excess of five (5) tonnes or 11,000 pounds per axle will no longer be prohibited on roads where restriction signage is posted.

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