Winter weights took effect on November 16 for all applicable provincial highways, with the exception of southwest Saskatchewan. 鈥淲ith Saskatchewan鈥檚 export-based economy, trucking plays a major role in getting our goods to port,鈥� said David Marit, Minister of Highways and Infrastructure and 小蓝视频 of Wood River.
鈥淲inter weights season allows shippers to haul heavier loads during colder winter months, resulting in fewer trips and cost savings for the industry.鈥�
When a roadbed is frozen, secondary weight highways contain the same strength as primary weight highways, which supports the heaviest legal loads on Saskatchewan roads. Shippers using secondary weight highways benefit the most because this allows efficient movement from secondary to primary weight highways.
Winter weights are weather-dependent, typically beginning mid-November and are lifted on March 15. As in the past, when temperatures rise and roadbeds remain soft, the ministry may remove winter weights in some areas. Commercial truckers and shippers can check online at www.saskatchewan.ca/truckingweights.
