A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
Request and approval process to close roads adjacent to or through Crown land under the Highways Development and Protection Act.
Transportation prepares and approves the closure of road plans, statutory road allowances and unregistered public roads (such as, forestry roads) by Ministerial Order.
Alberta Crown land includes:
Exceptions to Alberta Crown land include:
We accept road closure requests from:
Submit the request to:
Executive Director
Technical Standards Branch
2nd Floor Twin Atria Building
4999 98 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2X3
Submit all other requests for road closure affecting Crown land by email to Environment and Protected Areas.
Environment and Protected Areas review the request, provide referral comments and request closure by Transportation and Economic Corridors.
The following documents must be submitted to Transportation with the closure request:
Send questions or electronic submissions to [email protected].
Highways Development and Protection Act:
Contact the Development and Planning Technologist with your District Office using the Map of Transportation Region and District Offices (PDF, 2.3 MB).
Use the Transportation District Office Contact List (PDF, 170 KB) to find an office closest to your community.
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