YSC Forest Products Marketing Board
680 Strickland Lane Fredericton, NB E3C 0B5
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 424, Station A Fredericton, NB E3B 4Z9
2026 SPRING WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Spring weight restrictions for truck traffic will now come into effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2026, in Southern New Brunswick. and at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Northern New Brunswick.
Restrictions will continue until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 2026, in Southern New Brunswick and until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Northern New Brunswick. These dates are dependent upon weather conditions and are subject to change.
The Department reminds heavy vehicle operators and freight forwarders that the authorized axle load limits are reduced during the spring thaw period on all public roads. This is done every year to account for the road network’s lower bearing capacity during the spring thaw period.
For the most up-to-date information, see the following links:
Announcement
Spring weight restrictions routes
Spring weight restrictions map
Serving the private woodlot owners of York, Sunbury, and Charlotte counties, YSC has a lot to offer you as a private woodlot owner. Whether you have owned your woodlot for many years, or you have just acquired a woodlot, we have programs to fit your needs.