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Streets & 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

Each year County Council approves a Cost-Shared Dust Control Program for 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 approximately 200 meters in length.

Fees to participate

The 2021 fee to participate in the program is $367.50 ($350 + 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.

If you are not eligible for the cost-shared program, or would like to request a length outside of the standard 200 meters, contact the Infrastructure Services Department: 780-675-2273 | 1-844-662-2273 | info@athabascacounty.com

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 $50 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 30, 2021.

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. All residents that applied for the program in 2019 &/or 2020, will receive an application form by mail. Only applications that are paid for in full will be accepted.

VIEW 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

 VISIT ROADATA WEBSITE 

VISIT TRAVIS WEB SYSTEM

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.

HAUL REQUEST FORM

LOG HAUL REQUEST

Road Bans

ORDER BY ATHABASCA COUNTY

ORDER NO. 01/2021

 Defining Maximum Allowable Weights Permitted on Certain Municipal Roads

PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY

granted under the provisions of the Alberta Traffic Safety Act

and By-Law 009-2018, the County Council orders that effective:

4:00 pm on Monday, March 29, 2021

PERCENTAGE AXLE WEIGHTS FOR ROADWAYS ARE:

RGE RD 173.3 – Oiled

(Caslan North Rd) – From Caslan

North to the Provincial Campground

75%

RGE RD 174 – Gravel

(Atmore South) – From Provincial Highway #55

South to Provincial Highway #855

75%

RGE RD 174.6 – Paved

(Golden Noddings Rd) – From Provincial Highway #663

North to Golden Noddings Acres Subdivision

75%

RGE RD 225.5 – Oiled

(Westwind Trailer Park Rd) – From Township Road 660

North for 400 meters

75%

TWP RD 634 – Gravel

From Provincial Highway #2

West to Range Road 240

50%

TWP RD 672 – Paved

(Grosmont Rd) – From Provincial Highway #2

West to Range Road 242

90%

TWP RD 665 – Paved

(Pine Grove Rd) – From Provincial Highway #813

West to Pine Grove Subdivision

90%

TWP RD 660 – Paved

(South Athabasca Rd/ Aspen Ridge Rd) – Provincial Highway #2,

West to Range Road 225.5, East to Landing Trail

90%

TWP RD 654 – Paved

(Century Road) – From Provincial Highway #2

East to Township Road 652

90%

TWP RD 654 – Paved

(Skeleton Narrows Rd) – From Provincial Highway #63

East to Paradise Valley Drive

90%

TWP RD 670 – Paved

(Whispering Hills Rd) – From Provincial Highway #2

West to Summer Village of Whispering Hills

90%

TWP RD 634/RGE RD 233 – Fibremat

(Perryvale Hamlet Access) – From Highway #2

Eastward 2.5 km to Perryvale Hamlet

75%

TWP RD 712 – Paved

(Breynat Hamlet Access) – From Highway #63

Westward to Range Road 171

75%

All Paved/Fibremat/Oiled Streets Subdivisions

75%

Hamlets:

Atmore, Breynat, Caslan, Colinton, Grassland, Perryvale, Rochester & Wandering River

All Paved/Fibremat/Oiled Streets

75%

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

The Public Works Department offers snowplowing of private residential driveways.

Athabasca County uses a snowplow flag system to indicate when driveway clearing is requested. A Residential Snowplowing Hold Harmless Agreement must be signed by the landowner before flags can be purchased.

Each flag is $50 and good for one driveway plowing. This service shall be undertaken at the discretion of the County and only after public roads have been fully cleared of snow.

Property owners are responsible for informing renters/purchasers/potential purchasers of any Residential Snowplowing Agreements that are in place.

An inspection of the driveway may be required to identify hazards for the grader in order to prevent damage to the driveway and County equipment.

Athabasca County reserves the right to refuse clearing of a private driveway should the conditions not suit the safe removal of snow by the operator.

  VIEW APPLICATION    

Residential Driveway Grading

A program for grading of private residential driveways is offered by the Public Works Department. Grading of private driveways takes place at the discretion of the County and when equipment and operators are available to conduct the work.

The property owner must sign a Residential Driveway Hold Harmless Agreement prior to any work being done.

Athabasca County reserves the right to refuse to grade any private driveway which, in the operator’s opinion, will be hazardous or difficult to grade.

The County offers no warranty or guarantee of the work being carried out, and the invoiced amount shall be for the hourly cost of operating the grader with a minimum charge of one half hour.

VIEW APPLICATION

Contact Us

Public Works office
780-675-2404

After-Hours Emergency Line
780-689-9000

Norm De Wet
Director of Infrastructure Services
Phone:  780-675-2273
Email:  ndewet@athabascacounty.com

Cory Poulin
Public Works Manager
Phone: 780-675-2273
E-mail: cpoulin@athabascacounty.com

Sharon Greene
Executive Assistant
Phone:  780-675-2273
Email: sgreene@athabascacounty.com

Caitlin Green
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 780-675-2273
Email: cgreen@athabascacounty.com

Main Office: 780-675-2273   |  
Toll Free: 1-844-662-2273

County Office: 3602 – 48th Avenue, Athabasca, AB T9S 1M8

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