Oversized, overweight loads moving through west Saint John
The City of Saint John has advised the public of some planned movements of oversized and overweight loads from the port’s lower west terminal to the Irving pulp and paper mill.
According to a release from the city, approximately 101 loads are expected to move from June 1 to 19.
Most will be moved using Highway 1, but about 30 will be moved along a route through the lower west side.
The release states the city doesn’t regulate or approve this kind of transport, but rather with the appropriate provincial and operational authorities, including approval from the New Brunswick Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.
As far as the lower west side movements, the city released the following information:
- Movements are planned to occur Monday to Friday
- Movements are expected to take place twice daily, between 6 and 7 a.m. and again between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.
- Police escorts will be required
- Temporary parking restrictions will be required along portions of the route
As for the parking restrictions, the public has been asked not to park on the south side of Ludlow Street from Prince Street to King Street West, or on the east side of King Street West from Ludlow Street to 246 King Street West during the scheduled movement times.
The city said vehicles parked in those areas while loads are being moved could interfere with the movements and may be towed.
Director of external relations Lisa Kennedy said the city’s focus is on public safety, minimizing disruption for residents and road users and ensuring affected residents and businesses get as much advance notice as possible.
“We recognize the concerns residents in the lower west side have raised about truck traffic and industrial impacts,” Kennedy said in a statement. “We are working to ensure these movements are communicated clearly and managed as safely as possible.”
