Effective March 1 at 12:01 a.m. winter weight designations for some highways in southern Saskatchewan were removed.

Winter weights typically run from November to March. Once the road bed freezes it can withstand heavier truck loads without being damaged. This allows shippers to carry more weight during the winter months.

Ministry of Highways staff carefully monitor conditions to ensure this return to regulation weight happens at the appropriate time and highways are protected from potential damage.

To view the interactive map showing winter weight restrictions and spring road bans, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/highwayhotline and scroll down to restrictions.

Information is also available by contacting the Highway Hotline at 511.