Roads
Roads are a priority for Athabasca County and each year the municipality directs resources towards the upkeep of existing roads, improving others and clearing snow from them in the winter. Our focus is safety and because we have over 2,400 kilometres of roads to maintain we have to prioritize all needed work with projects from all over the County big and small.
Programs & Services
Dust Control Programs
Cost-Shared Dust Control Program
Applications are now closed for the 2024 Season
Council has approved a new Cost Shared Dust Control Policy, which approves a 50/50 Cost-Shared Dust Control Program for residential properties adjacent to graveled County roads.
Residents may apply to have a spot treatment of dust suppressant applied on the County road in front of their residence for 200 meters in length.
Fees to participate
The 2024 fee to participate in the program is $200 (+$10 GST). The fee is based on costs from the product supplier and can vary from year to year. No guarantee is implied with regards to the effectiveness of the dust control and the County reserves the right to grade the road if surface conditions require it. The County reserves the right to refuse an application if it is deemed that the roadway has sufficient residual dust control product from previous years.
Who is eligible
Both rural residences and businesses can apply:
- Rural properties/residences must have a permanent dwelling on them;
- Eligible businesses must be adjacent to the roadway and be regularly occupied by employees and/or customers.
Exception: Residents who live on the corner of a Township and Range Road are eligible for two (2) 200-meter 50/50 cost shared dust control with 200 meters placed on each of the township and range road.
There will be no sale of extra dust control product beyond the 200 meters.
Application Deadline
Due to scheduling timelines, all applications and payments must be received in our office prior to the deadline each year in order to be eligible for this program.
Applications received after the deadline may be accepted, however an additional fee of $250 will be added to the regular rate. All late applications will be reviewed to determine scheduling. The County has the right to refuse applications after the deadline.
The application deadline is April 5, 2024.
How to Apply
To apply for the Cost Shared Dust Control Program, you can download and fill out an application form by clicking on the link below. Only applications that are paid for in full will be accepted.
Click here to download the Cost Shared Dust Control Program Application.
Haul Requests
Overweight/Dimensional Haul Permits
Effective January 7, 2019, Athabasca County has become a Roadata Services Municipal Partner. Permit applications must be done online using the TRAVIS Web System or through a designated TRAVIS Web agent. For municipal permits only, please contact Roadata Services:
- Heavy Haul & Provincial Permits 1-888-444-9288
- Service Rig Permits 1-888-830-7623
- All Other Permit Types 1-888-730-3745
Commercial Haul Requests
In order to maintain the integrity of County roads, agreements are required when a particular or unexpected use of the road system occurs from hauling. Request forms, available at the links below, outline the information needed for issuance of haul agreements. These requests allow the County to review and authorize the use of the roads, with conditions, to ensure the safety of contractors and the travelling public while protecting our infrastructure.
Road Bans
For more Road Ban information on roadways under the control of Athabasca County contact our Infrastructure Services Department:
780-675-2273 | 1-844-662-2273 | info@athabascacounty.com
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Provincial Highways
Athabasca County has within its boundaries an extensive network of roads and highways that ensure the safe, efficient movement of goods and people throughout the region. The list of Provincial Highways maintained by Alberta Transportation within Athabasca County include all one, two and three digit highways:
- Hwy.2
- Hwy. 55
- Hwy. 63
- Hwy. 661
- Hwy. 663
- Hwy. 812
- Hwy. 813
- Hwy. 827
- Hwy. 831
- Hwy. 855 (gravel)
If you have any question about provincial highways please visit Alberta Transportation
Residential Snowplowing
With the approval of Policy 3201 Athabasca County has amended their rural driveway snow clearing.
Rural Athabasca County residents (not in hamlets or condominiums) who wish to have their snow cleared from their private lane/driveway can submit an application to the County. A Laneway/Driveway means a rural driveway not in a residential hamlet or lake subdivision. Residences in these locations do not qualify for this program.
Applications must be approved by the Manager of Public Works or designate after an inspection for safety of equipment and County workers. A hold harmless agreement must be signed annually by the owner (and applicant) in the case of renters.
Applications are good for one (1) winter season and covers snow clearing for the entirety of the season. A fee of $200.00 + applicable taxes must be paid upon application.
Municipal Roads are priority for snowplowing and private lanes / driveways will be managed as per administrative capacity and based on snow accumulation with each snowfall event
Driveways will not be given higher priority by an applicant phoning in to Athabasca County.
Property owners are responsible for informing renters/purchasers/potential purchasers of any Residential Snowplowing Agreements that are in place.
All lanes/driveways must be freely accessible to be eligible for driveway clearing services. Gates must be left open and will not be closed by County staff.
This program is only open to properties that fall into areas where Athabasca County has jurisdiction or authority to plow. As such, this program is not available to Summer Villages within the County.
Residents who previously purchased flags for the program can return them to the County office for a refund.
Athabasca County reserves the right to refuse clearing of a private driveway that are deemed hazardous.
Click here to download Policy 3201 Residential Driveway Snowplowing Program
Click here to download the Residential Driveway Snowplowing Program Application
Weekly Grading Reports
These reports show our grader operator’s routes when performing gravel road maintenance throughout the county. Please note that the maps may not always reflect the actual activity in specific areas due to equipment substitution when a grader is in the shop for service.
December 31st 2023-January 6th 2024
January 28th-February 3rd 2024
September 29th-October 5th 2024
October 27th-November 2nd 2024
Contact Us
Public Works Office
780-675-2404
After-Hours Emergency Line
780-689-9000
Director of Infrastructure Services
Phone: 780-675-2273
Email: infrastructure@athabascacounty.com
Mackenzie Moss
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 780-675-2273
Email: isadmin@athabascacounty.com
Sharon Greene
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 780-675-2273
Email: isadmin2@athabascacounty.com
