New Brunswick Overweight and Oversize Loads Department of Transportation
Address: P.O. Box 6000 Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada E3B5H1
Contact: (506) 453-2982
Hours: 8:15 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (AT)
Permits
A special permit is valid for 7 travel days.
Weight, Length, and Width depends on route traveled.
Height depends on route traveled but over 16’ (4.88m) high must contact utility companies 3 days in advance of move.
One week prior to moving loads exceeding 4.88 m (16 ft.) in width or 30 m (98 ft.) in length, the permit holder must notify the nearest detachment of the RCMP (or municipal police where applicable) and abide by police direction for traffic control as required.
When NB Escorts Are Needed:
On 2-Lane Highways: # of Escorts
| Width over 12’ (3.65m) | 1 Front |
| Width over 16’ (4.88m) | 1 (Front & Rear) |
| Length over 90’ (27.5m) | 1 Rear |
On Multi-Lane/Interstate Highways:
| Width over 10’ (3.05m) (nighttime travel only) | 1 Rear |
| Width over 12’ (3.65m) | 1 Rear |
| Length over 98’5” (30m” | 1 Rear |
On All Highways:
| Front overhang over 10’ (3.05m) | 1 Front |
| Rear overhang over 10’ (3.05m) | 1 Rear |
Additional escorts may also be stipulated.
