Load limit on winter road decreases as temperatures rise

PHOTO. supplied. Always be prepared for emergencies as there are no regular services like road patrol, gas stations or cell phone coverage along the winter road.

Effective March 11, 2019, at noon, the winter road load limit will be reduced to 5000 kg or lower on the winter roads.

Vehicles heavier than 5,000 kg are not permitted on the Fort Chipewyan and La Loche roads between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m.

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