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Manitoba's Spring Road Restriction (SRR) Program

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2012 Manitoba Spring Road Restrictions (SRR)

 

Fixed Start and End Dates

Based on recent thaw patterns, an earlier start date will be used to reduce the significant amount of damage occurring at the beginning of spring thaw. A fixed start date has been set and is expected to be in effect most years.

  Start Date  1 End Date
Zone 1
Level 1 & 2 March 18 May 262
Zone 2
Level 1 & 2 March 25 May 31

1 The start date may be delayed in years of late thaw, based on the thaw index. In this case, a later start date will be communicated to industry, with 48-hours notice, the Internet and the Road Information Line.

2 Can be delayed up to May 31 when start date is delayed.

 

Two Climatic Zones

Because of differing thaw rates,
the province has been divided into two zones.

  • Zone #1
    means the Province of Manitoba
    south of the line that includes PTH #77,
    going easterly to include PR #513 (Gypsumville)
    and the northern tip of Black Island,
    southeasterly to the north junction of
    PTH # 11 and PR # 304, and
    easterly to the Ontario border.

  • Zone #2
    means the Province of Manitoba
    north of Zone #1.
Two Climatic Zones

To see roadway detail, please visit the official Manitoba Highway Map.  Note that spring road restrictions are not defined on that map.  For detail on the spring road restrictions, please see the Spring Road Restrictions Summary or Order (PDF).