The County of Grande Prairie will be lifting the road ban restricting all county gravel roads to 75 per cent axle weight on May 9th.
The ban was initially issued as a regular part of the county’s operations during the spring thaw when gravel roads are more susceptible to damage, and saw anyone wishing to operate on gravel roads overweight requiring a permit.
As of May 9th at 10:00 a.m. the ban will no longer be in place and gravel roads will return to 100 per cent axle weight loading, 24/7, unless otherwise posted.
The county adds that road bans are a standard procedure throughout the province and is seen regularly on numerous Alberta roads in order for municipalities to protect important infrastructure during construction, maintenance, or seasonal conditions.
Curious residents can visit the county’s road ban website, or call the road ban information line at (780)-513-3964 for 24/7 information.