Reduced load restrictions in effect for Oxford County

Oxford County wants to remind residents and businesses about the reduced load restrictions (5 tonnes per axle) on several County, and many area municipality roads.

Reduced Load Period restrictions occur seasonally, based on weather and road conditions, and typically run from March 1 to April 30. Reduced load restrictions started in Blandford-Blenheim and Zorra on February 15, 2026, and in Tillsonburg on March 1, 2026. Reduced load restrictions for Oxford County, East Zorra-Tavistock, Ingersoll, Norwich, and South-West Oxford begin today, March 2, 2026. Watch for the reduced load restriction signs on County and area municipality roads with reduced limits.

Oxford County designated the start of a Reduced Load Period on March 2 under the authority of Section (7) of the Highway Traffic Act and County of Oxford By-law 6712-2025. The Reduced Load Period designation may be lifted before April 30 if weather conditions allow.

The Reduced Load Limit map shows the Oxford County roads affected by these restrictions. Find more information at www.oxfordcounty.ca/services-for-you/roads/reduced-load-limits/

For more information about Reduced Load Period restrictions, maps and by-laws in your community, please visit your local municipality's website.