Reduced Load Restrictions on Municipal Roads

Close-up photo of a tire on a gravel road with the text 'Reduced Load Restrictions'

Reduced load restrictions of five tonnes per axle will be in force on all municipal roads effective Monday, March 10, 2025.

The following exemptions apply, which are roads maintained by Lanark County:

  • County Road 16 (Wolf Grove Road)
  • County Road 16A (Bridge Street, Martin Street South, Perth Street and Queen Street)
  • County Road 29

See the map below for more information on the restrictions.

Map showing 2025 seasonal load restrictions in Almonte

The reduced load period is put in place to protect municipal roads susceptible to damage during the spring thaw. 

The restriction will be lifted once the chance of road damage has passed. 

For more information, contact the Mississippi Mills Roads and Public Works Department at 613-256-2064.

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