Thaw period – Predicted dates

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Ministère reminds users of heavy vehicles and shippers that the authorized load limits are reduced during the thaw period on all public roads. This is done every year to account for the road network’s lower bearing capacity during this period.

For the thaw period of 2025, the predicted dates of the load restriction period​ for e​ach of the thaw zones are indicated below.

Predicted dates for 2025

​​Zone 1​

  • From Monday, March 17th (00:01) to Friday, May 16th (23:59)​

Zone 2​​​

  • From Monday, March 24th (00:01) to Friday, May 23rd (23:59)

Zone 3​

  • From Monday, March 31st (00:01) to Friday, May 30th (23:59)

Depending on changes in weather conditions, the start and end of the load restriction period can be moved ahead or postponed.