Road Weight Restrictions | City of Steinbach

Spring 2026 Road Restrictions

Spring road weight restrictions are placed on all streets to avoid damage during the spring thaw period.

Road restriction signs will be clearly posted at affected road intersections. All roads restricted to 65% or 90% of axle load are classified as B1 roads for the purpose of weight restriction calculations.

Learn more about allowable axle weights on the Province's website.

The City’s By-Law Enforcement Officer will be monitoring truck activity within Steinbach. Axle Load restrictions will be enforced and fines issued to violators accordingly.

Timing

The timing of spring road restrictions in Steinbach will be set by a City Manager Designate and will be posted on this website.

Currently, they are scheduled to go into effect starting Wednesday, March 25 at 6:00am and ending Monday, May 18 at 11:59pm (subject to change depending on weather conditions).

Updates

Effective 2026:

Exception requests will be evaluated based on current weather and ground conditions.
Permits for exception requests are not expected to be issued during the final 2-3 weeks of the Spring Road Weight Restriction period. — In effect as of April 27, 2026.

Effective 2027:

All vehicles will be expected to comply with posted axle weight limits unless they are hauling essential goods as defined by the province in their annual Spring Road Restriction Order.

Road Restrictions Map

Drivers and dispatchers are responsible for being aware of and following the restrictions that are in place.

The City of Steinbach encourages drivers to view the road restrictions map before each trip to ensure compliance with the City's Traffic By-Law.

Road Restrictions Map

Overweight and Non-Reducible Loads

Requests for overweight or non-reducible loads to travel on 65% restricted roads must be approved by email at least 24 hours in advance.

Approval will be based on each individual request, taking into account current weather and ground conditions. Requests can be made by submitting a Road Restrictions Exception Request below. A copy of email approval for overweight trucks on non-reducible loads will be required of all drivers as proof of approval at time of inspection by the City By-Law Enforcement Officer.

Non-reducible loads will only be allowed overnight or in the mornings before 12:00 Noon and a prescribed route must be followed.

Exception Request for Spring Road Weight Restrictions

Come back in Spring 2027 for a link to the form!