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By rdnewsNOW Staff

Until further notice

Temporary road bans during spring thaw in Red Deer

Mar 27, 2023 | 10:07 AM

Temporary road bans throughout the City of Red Deer have already come into effect.

With spring well on its way, the City says road bans were put in place on March 24 at 7 a.m. for trucks to prevent serious damage to roads during spring thaw.

The following roads are designated as areas where trucks are permitted to carry up to a maximum per cent of vehicle axle weight allowance and are in effect until further notice:

• 75 per cent (temporary):
  • Township Road 384 east of Range Road 271 to east city limit
  • 39 St (Township Road 382) west of Range Road 270 to Range Road 271 (20 Ave)
  • Range Road 272 (30 Ave) north of Township Road 384 to Township Road 390
  • Township Road 390 east of Range Road 272 to Range Road 271
  • Range Road 271 (20 Ave) south of Township Road 384 to 55 St
  • Range Road 271 south of Township Road 390 to Township Road 384
  • Range Road 270 north of 19 St to 55 St
• 50 per cent (temporary)
  • C&E Trail from Hwy 11A to Township Road 391
  • Range Road 281 from Township Road 384 to 79 St

As a reminder, the following roads have year-round permanent bans for trucks:

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• 50 per cent (permanent):
  • Range Road 271 from 55 St to 39 St
  • C&E Trail from Township Road 391 to City Limits
  • Queens Dr from Brandt Tractor to 79 St