The City of Steinbach has announced that temporary spring roadway weight restrictions will begin on March 25, 2026 at 6am. Spring road weight restrictions are placed on all streets to avoid damage during the spring thaw period.
City officials say that the timing of spring road restrictions in Steinbach will be set by a City Manager Designate. Currently, they are scheduled to be in effect starting Wednesday, March 25 at 6am.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To learn more about road restrictions, view the road restriction map, and find information on overweight and non-reducible loads, visit steinbach.ca.
