In the Irkutsk region, from April 25 to May 24, a temporary restriction on heavy transport movement will be introduced on regional and municipal roads. The measure is aimed at preserving the road surface in spring and will not affect passenger, food, medicine, fuel, mail, and emergency cargo transport. It will also not apply to road service equipment engaged in road maintenance and repair.
To ensure the preservation of roads in the spring period, a temporary restriction on vehicle traffic will be introduced in the Irkutsk Region from April 25 to May 24. The relevant order was signed by the head of the region, Igor Esipovsky.It applies to vehicles with axle loads exceeding 6.0 ts (tons) for single-axle trailers and 4.0 ts (tons) for three-axle trailers when traveling on public roads of regional or municipal significance.
The restriction does not apply to vehicles transporting passengers, food products, medicinal products, fuel and lubricants, seed stock, mail and postal cargo, as well as cargo necessary for the prevention and elimination of the consequences of emergencies, natural disasters, epidemics, and situations that may lead to disruption of the functioning of the population’s life-support systems.
In addition, it does not affect vehicles of organizations carrying out work on the maintenance and repair of public roads of regional and intermunicipal significance.