The 2024 thaw in Quebec will start on March 18 for the Zones 2 and 3.
| Official starting date | Official ending date | |
| Zone 1 | March 4th, 2024 | April 26th, 2024 |
| Zone 2 | March 18th, 2024 | May 10th, 2024 |
| Zone 3 | March 18th, 2024 | May 10th, 2024 |
During this period, authorized load limits are reduced because the road network load-bearing capacity is weakened. Restrictions vary between 8% and 20% according to the vehicle’s axle and configuration types.
Please note that the technical descriptions of the different zones have been changed. For more information, please consult the “Thaw Zones” page in the “Trucking” section of the website of the ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable:
For more information, please consult the “Thaw Period – Official dates” page in the “Trucking” section of the website of the ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable: