Here is the most recent update of the load restriction periods for each of the spring thaw zones, from the ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable:

Official dates for 2023

  • Zone 1: Monday, March 20 (12:01 a.m.) to Friday, May 19 (11:59 p.m.)
  • Zone 2: Monday, March 27 (12:01 a.m.) to Friday, May 26 (11:59 p.m.)

Predicted dates for 2023

  • Zone 3: Monday, April 10 (12:01 a.m.) to Friday, June 9 (11:59 p.m.)

Changes have been made to the technical descriptions of the various thaw zones.

We will inform you if, due to weather conditions, other changes occur.

Thaw period official and predicted dates ➡️ https://www.transports.gouv.qc.ca/en/camionnage/degel-periode-restrictions-charges/Pages/periode-degel.aspx

Thaw zones and map ➡️ https://www.transports.gouv.qc.ca/en/camionnage/degel-periode-restrictions-charges/Pages/zones-degel.aspx