Effective April 19, 2026 at 11:59pm, the following areas will have the lifting of the spring weight restrictions: Yarmouth, Shelburne, Queens, Lunenburg, Digby, Annapolis and Kings, Halifax, Hants and Colchester South (portion of Colchester County south of Highway 104 and bounded by Folly River in the west and the Pictou County line in the east).

Effective Effective April 26, 2026 at 11:59pm, the following areas will have the lifting of the spring weight restrictions: Cumberland, Pictou and Colchester North (portion of Colchester County not included in Colchester South), Antigonish, Guysborough, Richmond, Inverness, Victoria and Cape Breton.

Some roads, including 100-series highways, are exempt from the restrictions. Follow the link for a list of allowable weights and list of exempt roads.

The Department of Public Works is pleased to offer up the Spring Weight Road Restrictions application. This application provides a graphic representation of the seasonal restrictions for all provincially owned roadways. Follow the link below to access the application: Spring Weight Road Restrictions