The Manitoba government is advising that the 2018 spring road restrictions will not start before Tuesday, March 20th in southern Manitoba.

The restrictions are set to come into effect at 6am on March 20th and last until 11:59pm on Tuesday, May 31st.

The purpose of spring road restrictions is to protect the province's surfaced pavements from damage by reducing allowable axle weights during the spring thawing season.

Manitoba infrastructure periodically revises its policies and procedures to reflect the current transportation trends, industry needs and weather patterns.