Route Permits
Route permits are issued for transportation of things like heavy equipment, mobile homes, etc.
Haul Permits
Haul permits are issued for transportation of items that could cause debris like sand, gravel, sod, etc.
Please read through the checklist, guidelines and restrictions below before you begin your application.
Checklist
- Applications must be submitted one to two weeks prior to the commencement of the project. Failure to submit the application in a timely manner can cause delays.
- Vehicles delivering or collecting passengers, merchandise or goods are exempt from route/haul permits. For example, vehicles for sewage retrieval and water distribution trucks.
- This permit application is made in compliance with Bylaw 02/079 or any other bylaw replacing it.
- This application requires the following to be submitted/uploaded:
- Dust control plan
- Road maintenance plan
- Map outlining the route from Point A to Point B
- Description of vehicles used
- An issued development permit corresponding with the project may be required.
- A current business license to operate within the municipality may be required.
- Vehicles travelling to Fort McKay without needing light turnovers must travel within the parameters of the bridge crossing hours. Call the municipality at 780-588-3703 for a Road Use Agreement.
- Applicants must read through all guidelines and restrictions below.
Guidelines
| Location | Object | Clearance |
| MacKenzie Blvd. and Highway 63 | Traffic light | 6.9 m |
| MacKenzie Blvd. and Airport Road | Traffic light | 5.5 m |
| Beacon Hill Drive and Highway 63 | Traffic light | 5.89 m |
| King Street | Overpass | 5.6 m |
| Hospital Street and Highway 63 | Traffic light | 6.4 m |
| Hospital Street | Overpass | 5.5 m |
| Morrison Street and Highway 63 | Traffic light | 6.79 m |
| Confederation Way and Highway 63 | Traffic light | 6.3 m |
| Thickwood Blvd. | Overpass | 5.5 m |
| Confederation Way | Overpass | 5.5 m |
| Tempo | Traffic light | 6.7 m |
Restrictions
Wide load clearance
If you do not require traffic signals turned (under 5.5 metres), but the oversize load impedes the second lane of traffic or is unable to meet the posted speed limit, that load must avoid the following rush hour times.
- 7 a.m. through 9 a.m. every day of the week
- 4 p.m. through 8 p.m. every day of the week
Pilot vehicles
Loads that impede the second lane of traffic cannot use the shoulder of the road because it poses a safety hazard. The lane may be required for emergency vehicles or there could be a broken-down vehicle in it.
Carriers must firstly abide by all restrictions given by Alberta Transportation, e.g. Restricted to night travel. This information will be noted in Alberta Transportation Permit.
The number of pilot cars required for a vehicle or load depends on the overall vehicle combination dimensions. For further clarification about the number of pilot cars needed, refer to the Escort Drivers' Handbook.