Weight restrictions effective May 11, 2026

The following NWT highway sections will operate under normal conditions.

Hwy 8     Km 0 – Km 272.5

Hwy 10   Km 0 – Km 133.6

General Notice for 100% Legal Axle Weight            

The following highway sections are set at 100% of the legal axle weight until further notice:

Hwy 1             Km 0 – Km 292

Hwy 1             Km 375 – Km 472

Hwy 2             Km 0 – Km 49

Hwy 3             Km 0 – Km 338

Hwy 5             Km 0 – Km 260

Hwy 6             Km 0 - Km 90

Hwy 7             Km 0 – Km 37

Hwy 9             Km 0 – Km 97

Special Advisory Notice for 75% Legal Axle Weight

The highway sections are set at 75% of the legal axle weight until further notice:

Hwy 1             Km 292 – Km 375

Hwy 1             Km 472 – Km 690

Hwy 4             Km 0 – Km 69

Hwy 5             Km 260 – Km 266

Hwy 7             Km 37 – Km 254

Hay River Access Km 0 – Km 14.9

Kakisa Access Km 0 – Km 12

For all other road tolerances, please refer to DriveNWT.ca.

Drivers may also want to consider restrictions in the Yukon when planning their travels.

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.