Reduced Load Restrictions Begin March 16, 2026

Under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act (HTA), the City of Greater Sudbury has a number of by-laws which regulate the movement of trucks/heavy vehicles through the city.

A heavy vehicle is any commercial vehicle having a gross vehicle weight of five tonnes or more.

To reduce the effects heavy vehicles have on roadways during the spring thaw, there is a period of reduced loading on certain roads. During this time, the maximum weight must not exceed five tonnes per axle.

The reduced load period begins March 16, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. The end date will be determined based on road conditions. All roads covered by half loading are posted with regulatory signs.

For more information, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/loadrestrictions.