Commercial Transportation
Road Restrictions / Bans
From time to time Alberta's roads are restricted because of construction, maintenance or seasonal conditions such as the spring thaw.
Please see the Licenses, Permits and Applications service (click on the link to the right) for programs associated with the use of provincial highways.
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Road Restrictions
This section provides information about route restrictions due to dimensional
constraints of highways because of overhead structures and bridge maintenance
projects.
Other Road Authorities
Restricted Bridge List (pdf 39K)
Vertical Bridge Clearance (pdf 51K)
Legal Weights and Dimensions
This section provides information for the trucking industry about the weight
and dimension regulations in Alberta. Legal weights and dimensions are needed to
balance the capacity and geometric capabilities of the infrastructure with
maximum economic benefits while ensuring road safety.
Road Bans
Alberta's roads are restricted to reduced-axle-weights due to seasonal
conditions such as the spring thaw. Restrictions help preserve the life span of
Alberta's roads.
Road Bans (pdf 80K)