March 13, 2026
Manitoba Government Opens New Highway Traffic Inspection Station and Weigh Scale Near Headingley
– – –Facility Supports Road Safety and Protects Provincial Infrastructure: Naylor
The Manitoba government has opened a new highway traffic inspection station and weigh scale near Headingley to strengthen road safety and protect Manitoba’s highway infrastructure, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announced today.
“This new inspection station helps keep Manitoba’s highways safe and protects the infrastructure Manitobans rely on every day,” said Naylor. “Commercial trucking moves goods across our province and beyond. This facility gives officers the tools they need to ensure vehicles meet safety and weight requirements while supporting the safe movement of goods.”
The new $13-million facility provides commercial vehicle officers with modern inspection equipment and technology to verify that trucks travelling through the region meet provincial safety, weight and regulatory standards.
By identifying overweight or unsafe vehicles, the station helps reduce damage to highways and bridges and supports the long-term reliability of Manitoba’s transportation network, the minister noted.
The station will operate year-round and has the capacity to inspect up to 250 trucks per day. Located along one of Manitoba’s busiest transportation corridors, the facility supports efficient inspections while allowing compliant carriers to move through the corridor with fewer delays.
“The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) welcomes the reopening of the Headingley weigh scale and inspection station,” said Aaron Dolyniuk, executive director, Manitoba Trucking Association. “Road safety is the top priority for members of the MTA. The improvements at the new scale, including longer lanes, additional parking and upgraded lighting, will contribute to a safer, more efficient trucking industry in Manitoba. More commercial vehicles will be able to pass through the scale in a quicker, safer manner. These improvements will help ensure that trucks operating in and through Manitoba meet provincial standards related to weights and dimensions, hours of service, permitting and other regulatory requirements, contributing to a healthier trucking environment overall.”
The site includes self-check systems that allow drivers to confirm their vehicle weight before entering the inspection process, helping improve compliance and streamline inspection, the minister noted, adding that investments in inspection stations and enforcement tools help keep highways safe for all road users while protecting Manitoba’s transportation infrastructure for the long term.
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