Road Restrictions / Bans

From time to time Alberta's roads are restricted because of construction, maintenance or seasonal conditions such as the spring thaw.

Please see the Licenses, Permits and Applications service (click on the link to the right) for programs associated with the use of provincial highways.

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Road Restrictions
This section provides information about route restrictions due to dimensional constraints of highways because of overhead structures and bridge maintenance projects.

Lane Restrictions (pdf)

Other Road Authorities

Restricted Bridge List (pdf)

Vertical Bridge Clearance (pdf) 

Road Bans
Alberta's roads are restricted to reduced-axle-weights due to seasonal conditions such as the spring thaw. Restrictions help preserve the life span of Alberta's roads.

Road Bans (pdf 80K)