Roads are designed to support the weight of heavy trucks, within reason. To maximize the life of a road, and to minimize road maintenance costs, axle weight restrictions are implemented during the spring thaw period and restricted roadways are posted with signs.
Load limit bans
Loading restrictions
Roads | Description | Axle Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Township Road 262 | Temporary relaxation from Horse Creek Road to Heritage Hill Lift Station Rd only. For construction access to Heritage Hills Phase 4 & 5. | 100% |
Township Road 262 | From Heritage Hill Lift Station Rd to Range Road 43 | 50% |
Towers Trail | From George Fox Trail to Municipality's South Boundary | 75% Year-round |
Rolling Range Drive | From Highway 22 to Towers Trail. Including Rolling Range Estates and Place. | 75% Year-round |
Horse Creek Road | From Highway 1A to MD of Rockyview Boundary | Please refer to the Rocky View County website for load restrictions. |
Remaining municipal roads | 100% Year-round |
River Avenue Bridge – weight restrictions
Vehicle Part | Weight Restriction |
|---|---|
Single axle | 16T |
Tandem | 29T |
B-Train | 40T |
Additional information
A street-use permit is required to drive or park a vehicle (or combination of attached vehicles), more than the weight restrictions on roadways within the Town.
For further information on load bans, route planning or street-use permits, contact Roads at 403-851-2590 or visit the Traffic Bylaw link below: