Effective Friday, March 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM (NOON) 

Road Ban/ Restriction Order by Smoky Lake County

Posted Oil and Paved Roads: Restricted to 75% axle weight unless special permission is granted.

Gravel Roads: Assigned designated routes for loaded trucks according to road conditions, time restrictions will apply.

Due to the rising daytime temperatures, heavy haul travel on gravel roads may be accommodated, time restrictions will apply. 

Any hauling activity on gravel roads MUST be reported to Public Works:
Bob Novosiwsky, Public Works Foreman/ Road Liaison     780-650-5100
Chris Minailo, Public Works Manager                                      780-650-5701

 

Road bans are put in place each spring to maintain the integrity of our road infrastructure as temperatures rise. Smoky Lake County has an extensive road and bridge network used by our residents, businesses, and producers. Heavy truck traffic places a high demand on these roads, which are more susceptible to damage this time of year due to the frost thaw. This damage is expensive to repair and placing bans on vulnerable roads helps keep maintenance costs down.

 Heavy vehicle and equipment operators should be aware of affected roads and the maximum allowable weights. 

 Alberta Transportation manages provincial highways, and also issues bans on those roads. A list of bans on these roads is available on the provincial website.  

Smoky Lake County thanks road users for their cooperation in protecting our valuable transportation system this spring.