Fort Chipewyan Winter Road load limit increasing to 45,000 kg

Drivers should plan ahead, drive to conditions and follow all posted signage

Effective tomorrow, Jan. 29 at noon, the load limit for the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road is increasing to 45,000 kg. 

This is the maximum load allowed on the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road. No further increases will be made. 

Vehicles on the winter road that are heavier than the posted weight limits will be subject to serious fines and penalties.

Winter road safety tips 

Drivers must follow all traffic rules and understand that there are additional hazards and risks present while using the winter road. Please remember to plan ahead, drive to conditions and follow all posted signage. 

Drivers are reminded to exercise caution as posted signage may not be in place for every hazard along the route, and to always be aware of crews and equipment working on the road. 

Important reminders:

All heavy vehicles, such as fuel trucks and semi-trailers, require a permit to use the winter road. Find more information on permits and other important details in the Heavy Vehicle Information Package. Haul Permits – Apply Online

• Stay on the right-hand side of the road, especially on hills
• Stop at river crossings – only one vehicle can cross at a time
• Be cautious, and always be aware of crews and equipment working on the road
• Review the Winter Road Safety Tips before travelling.  

Speeding on the winter road is very dangerous and destructive

Speeding on the winter road is extremely dangerous, especially through the delta section of the route. Fast moving vehicles can build a wave under the ice that can easily damage the road and break ice suddenly when the wave strikes the shoreline, a sandbar or collides with a wave from a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction.

Don’t miss a Winter Road update

Check the following sources for the latest information:

• Sign up for email updates at subscribe.rmwb.ca
• Winter Road Hotline (recorded message) - 866-743-6111
• Municipal website at rmwb.ca/winterroads
  
  
• RMWB Facebook and Twitter accounts

For further information or questions, please contact Pulse at 780-743-7000 or online at rmwb.ca/pulse..