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Beginning on Friday, April 4, the load limits on municipal gravel roads are being lowered to 75 per cent of the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).
Gravel roads with load limits
The load limit applies to the following roads:
- West Road, Conklin
- Stoney Mountain Crossover, Stoney Mountain Road
- Tower Road, Fort McMurray
- Aostra Road, West of Suncor off Hwy 63
- True North Road
Follow all posted signage
In addition to load limits, there may be other safety measures in place on gravel roads, such as reduced axle weights, due to seasonal conditions.
For everyone’s safety and to preserve the lifespan of gravel roads, motorists are reminded to follow all posted signage and drive to conditions.
Gross vehicle weight includes trailers and cargo
Gross vehicle weight (GVW) refers to the licensed maximum weight of the vehicle as per the vehicle’s certificate of registration. GVW includes the weight of trailers and cargo.
For more information or questions, contact Pulse at 780-743-7000, 1-800-973-9663 or online at rmwb.ca/pulse.
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