Belarus introduces tonnage restrictions owing to summer heat waves
Temporary restrictions on axle loads on national roads in Belarus will apply from May 25 to August 31.
In accordance with the order of the Ministry of Transport issued on April 24, the permissible maximum load on a single axle of heavy goods vehicles driving on national roads with asphalt concrete surfaces between 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM must not exceed 6 tons when the air temperature exceeds 25 degrees Celsius.
The restriction applies to roads leading to the active border crossings in Grigorovshchina and Benyakoni. It does not apply on road sections leading to the border crossings in Kozlovichi and Kamenny Log.
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