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Saskatchewan's winter weights took effect Saturday for all applicable provincial highways. Winter weight season allows shippers to haul heavier loads during colder winter months, resulting in fewer trips. When the roadbed freezes, both primary and secondary weight highways have the same strength. Shippers using secondary weight highways benefit the most from winter weights because it allows for more efficient movement of goods from secondary to primary weight highways. The winter weight season can start as early as Nov. 16 and remains in effect until March 14, but may be restricted because of weather and roadbed conditions. Truckers can find the latest road restriction orders and related information online at www.highways.gov.sk.ca/restrictions/ or by calling the Highway Hotline at 1-888-335-7623. For technical and regulatory information during the winter weight season, commercial carriers within Saskatchewan can also phone the Transport Compliance Branch Inquiry Line at 1-866-933-5290.
