Roads are designed to support the weight of heavy trucks — within reason. To maximize the life of a road and minimize road maintenance costs, we implement axle weight restrictions during the spring thaw period. Restricted roadways are marked with signs.
Loading restrictions
| Roads | Description | Axle percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Township Road 262 | Temporary relaxation for construction access to Heritage Hills Phase 4 and 5 from Horse Creek Road to Heritage Hill Lift Station Road only | 100% |
| Township Road 262 | From Heritage Hill Lift Station Road to Range Road 43 | 50% |
| Towers Trail | From George Fox Trail to Cochrane’s south boundary | 75% year-round |
| Rolling Range Drive | From Highway 22 to Towers Trail, including Rolling Range Estates and Rolling Range Place | 75% year-round |
| Horse Creek Road | From Highway 1A to MD of Rocky View boundary | For load restrictions, please visit Rocky View County’s website |
| Remaining municipal roads | 100% year-round |
River Avenue bridge weight restrictions
| Vehicle part | Weight restriction |
|---|---|
| Single axle | 16 tonnes |
| Tandem | 29 tonnes |
| B-train | 40 tonnes |
Permits
If you need to drive or park a vehicle (or combination of attached vehicles) that exceeds these weight restrictions, please apply for a street use permit.
For more information about load bans, route planning or street use permits, review Traffic Bylaw 02/2005 (PDF) or contact Roads.