Weight restrictions are necessary due to current highway and weather conditions. Certain areas along NWT highways are experiencing soft surface conditions, and these restrictions are critical to protecting the long-term integrity of the infrastructure.

We recognize the challenges this may pose to your operations and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Please be assured that the Department of Infrastructure is actively monitoring conditions. Should conditions improve, the load allowances will be adjusted accordingly.

Weight restrictions between June 9 and June 23, 2025

Operating Under Normal Conditions

Hwy 8     Km 0 – Km 272.5

General Notice for 100% Legal Axle Weight            

Hwy 1     Km 0 – Km 298
Hwy 2     Km 0 – Km 49
Hwy 3     Km 0 – Km 338
Hwy 5     Km 0 – Km 266
Hwy 6     Km 0 – Km 90    
Hwy 9     Km 0 – Km 97
 

General Notice for 75% Legal Axle Weight    

Hwy 1     Km 298 – Km 690
Hwy 4     Km 0 – Km 69
Hwy 7     Km 0 - Km 254
Hwy 10   Km 0 – Km 138.9
Hay River Access Road Km 0 (Jn. at Km 2.5 Hwy 5) to Km 14.9

Weight restrictions effective June 24, 2025

Operating Under Normal Conditions

Hwy 8     Km 0 – Km 272.5

General Notice for 100% Legal Axle Weight            

Hwy 1     Km 0 – Km 690
Hwy 2     Km 0 – Km 49
Hwy 3     Km 0 – Km 338
Hwy 5     Km 0 – Km 266
Hwy 6     Km 0 – Km 90    
Hwy 9     Km 0 – Km 97
 

General Notice for 75% Legal Axle Weight    

Hwy 4     Km 0 – Km 69
Hwy 7     Km 0 - Km 254
Hwy 10   Km 0 – Km 138.9
Hay River Access Road Km 0 (Jn. at Km 2.5 Hwy 5) to Km 14.9

Highway System Information

Please verify that your vehicle configuration conforms with the loading allowed under the registration documents and to Large Vehicle Control Regulations.

Any changes to the Allowable Legal Axle Weight Specifications will be announced 48 hours in advance.

The Department of Infrastructure will continue to monitor the highways and will further update on seasonal load allowances.