Oversized and overweight load restrictions via the Trans-Canada Highway through Rogers Pass
Via Parks Canada
URGENT INFORMATION
Highway 16 within Jasper National Park is currently CLOSED due to wildfire. An Evacuation Order is in place for the Town of Jasper.
If you plan to reroute trucks via the Trans-Canada Highway through Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park, please be aware of the different height and weight restrictions along that route. New Provincial permits will be required for any overweight and oversized loads. Permits obtained for travel via Highway 16 are not valid for travel through Rogers Pass.
Commercial vehicles with a height greater than 4.4m (14.4ft) cannot safely travel the Trans-Canada Highway through Rogers Pass. They will not fit through the five permanent concrete avalanche sheds designed to protect motorists from avalanches in winter.
CORRECTION: Commercial vehicles with a height greater than 4.3m (14.1ft) cannot safely travel the Trans-Canada Highway through Rogers Pass. They will not fit through the five permanent concrete avalanche sheds designed to protect motorists from avalanches in the winter.
Traffic redirected by the evacuation order will add to the already high seasonal volumes of traffic. This will result in very busy highways. Please have patience, drive carefully, and expect delays. Let’s all do our part to ensure everyone gets home safely.
Please, URGENTLY share this information broadly with your members.
Thank you for your time and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Mount Revelstoke & Glacier national parks
mrg-opinion@pc.gc.ca
250 837 7500
For more information, visit the Mount Revelstoke and Glacier websites or call 1-250-683-8201.
In addition to the Parks Canada information above, here are some additional considerations for carriers operating in BC:
Current information on road closures and other advisories in BC can be found at this link: Current Road Advisories and Information | TranBC
There are weight restrictions for super heavy loads (i.e., larger than standard operating combinations), seasonal weight restrictions, and infrastructure limits throughout BC like there are in other provinces. Carriers that are now operating on unfamiliar routes need to confirm they are legal to do so by contacting the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and/or viewing the information at this link: Load Restrictions (gov.bc.ca)
Changed routes may require re-permitting and some BC permits take a long time to process.
Reminder: BC also has new rules in place for speed limiters, vehicle height permit requirements, and in-cab warning devices for vehicles with dump boxes and other equipment. You can access this information at this link: Re: (gov.bc.ca)