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Reduced load period in effect as of February 9 in PEC

By Hailey MacDonald Feb 1, 2026 | 7:39 AM

Reduced load restrictions will be in place on several County roads as of Monday, February 9.

During the reduced load period, loads are restricted to 5 tonnes per axle.

Effective February 9, reduced load restrictions will be in effect on all sideroads (surface treated roads and gravel roads) as well as select paved County roads including 13, 16, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 27, 32, 35.

The following County roads are not subject to load restrictions: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 22, 28, 29, 30, 33, 34.

Reduced loads are put into place as the frost comes out of the roadways. The load restrictions will be lifted when weather and road conditions are favourable for full loads, which is typically on or around April 30.

This restriction does not apply to those who haul potable water, septage, or heating fuel for residential and institutional uses.

The municipality may grant commodity producers and distributors an exemption to transport perishable or market-sensitive commodities that cannot reasonably be divided during the reduced load period.

For further information about the reduced load period or exemptions, please refer to by-law 2406-2009 or contact the Operations Office at 613.476.2148 extension 4000.