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City of GP implements seasonal weight restrictions on all gravel roads

The City of Grande Prairie is joining the county in implementing seasonal weight restrictions on gravel roads.

Starting on March 18th, restrictions will be implemented on all gravel roads within city limits, limiting them to 75 per cent axle weight between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Road bans are implemented annually in the spring to reduce the risk of damage on gravel roads during the thaw, and Grande Prairie’s Director of Engineering and Transportation Services Wade Nellis calls them an “important step” in maintaining their integrity in the future.

The City’s seasonal road bans are an important step in protecting our gravel roads from excessive wear and damage during the spring thaw,” he says. 

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Officials maintain that restrictions can be introduced for a variety of reasons including seasonal changes, ongoing maintenance, or construction.

Ethan Montague
Ethan Montague
Reporter/Contributor for MyGrandePrairieNow.com and 104.7 2Day FM. Studied Broadcast News at SAIT. Team member since February 2023.
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