Permits for hay cutting along provincial highways

Overview

Hay cutting permits allow the Alberta government to track requests and coordinate activities that may occur within the highway right-of-way, such as highway:

• construction projects
• maintenance activities, such as mowing and vegetation control

Permit conditions

• during haying operations, all bales and equipment within the highway right-of-way must be stored as far away from the road surface as possible
• all operations must be completed between August 15 and September 15, depending on where you are located in the province (contact your local Alberta Transportation District Office for more information )
• all bales and equipment must be removed from the right-of-way once haying is completed
• due to potential hazards of working within a highway right-of-way, insurance may also be required

How to apply

Hay permits are issued free of charge.

Contact the appropriate Alberta Transportation District Office for a permit application.

Contact

For more information about highway development and permits:

• use the Roadside Management Classification Map to explore which type of highway network your proposed development is on or nearby
• find your district by checking the Alberta Transportation Region and District Offices map (PDF, 1.4 MB)
• use the Contact List (PDF, 173 KB) to find the Alberta Transportation District Office that is closest to your community