The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry will begin its annual half-load season on March 9, 2026, to protect local roads from damage in Cornwall, Ontario. This seasonal restriction applies to all county roads and local municipal routes throughout the region.
During this time, heavy vehicles must limit their loads to five tonnes per axle on the weaker roads in the area. This measure is necessary because the ground underneath the pavement becomes soft and loses its strength as ice and snow melt during the spring thaw.
Operations Manager Trevor Baker says the policy helps protect the road network from breaking under the pressure of heavy trucks. By restricting these loads, the municipality can prevent the high costs associated with emergency repairs and deep structural damage.
The weight limits will be enforced with road signs and are expected to last until early May 2026. The exact end date will depend on the weather conditions and how quickly the roads dry out this spring.
