From time to time Lacombe County roads are restricted because of maintenance or seasonal conditions such as the spring thaw. Please see the Road Ban Information file for the current listings within Lacombe County.

A Road Use Agreement is also to be filled out. For further information on Road Bans within Lacombe County please contact our office at (403) 782-6601 or the Public Works Secretary for further clarification. Any road damage will be the responsibility of the trucking company. If you have seen damages to the roads please contact our Maintenance Supervisor or our Enforcement Department.

The County recognizes that dust from gravel roads may create health, safety or general nuisance concerns for residents. The County will arrange for dust control on roads in front of a residence with 33 1/3% of the costs for road preparation, dust treatment and application to be paid by the applicant. Request for dust control along with payment should be received by the County on or before May 15th of each year. Select Policy PW6 Dust Treatment on Roads for more information

There are two types of dust control provided by this policy for our ratepayers. First is the most common, Calcium Chloride. It is a water based material that has a tan appearance on the road. It is sprayed onto the road. This is ther more preferred product if there is heavy truck traffic in the area. The calcium chloride can have minimal maintenance. The oil is the more costly product as it is more labor intensive and the oil is more expensive than the calcium chloride. The oil is worked into the gravel with a grader and a packer. For more inforamtion contact the Public Works Secretary.

2007 Dust Control Advertisement
Request Form

Approaches located within the road rights of way are under the direction, control and management of Lacombe County and as such Council retains full discretion over the installation and/or removal of approaches. In the interest of public safety the County wishes to limit the number of new accesses and ensure that all approaches meet approved standards. If the owner of the property wishes to build a field or residential approach he/she can contact the Project Coordinator and he will come out and inspect the location. Select Policy PW29 Approaches for more information on the policy.

Ratepayer Request to Construct an Access Form
Typical Driveway Approach drawing.

An oil company must make a formal request, a set of survey plans, with the accompanying inspection fee. See Policy PW27 Inspection Fees for more information. Also see Notice of Inspection Fees.

Lacombe County supports the use of volunteers and community groups to assist in the clean up of road ditches and communities. Residents, community groups and businesses are encouraged to participate in clean up programs organized by volunteers. See Policy PW33 Clean up Program for more information on the policy or contact the Public Works Secretary.

Cleanup Application and Information Sheet
Community Cleanup Agreement
Adopt-a-Highway Program
Roadside Cleanup Agreement

Lacombe County will endeavor to provide maintenance to all roads within the control and jurisdiction of the County, having regard for the respective road use and character. Select Policy PW16 Road Maintenance for more information on maintaining Lacombe County roads.

During the Summer months a lot of residents of the County wish to have their laneway plowed or graveled. We do not provide the service for our county residents, however there is a contact list for Laneway Blading.

Lacombe County gravels approximately 600 kms of road each year. 3/4 inch gravel is placed on the roads. The gravel program runs through the summer months. See the 2006 Proposed Road Gravel Program for proposed roads to be graveled this year.

Lacombe County has a gravel crushing program which we crush approximately 160,000 tonnes of gravel per year.

Bridge and culvert inspections are ongoing. There is a three year bridge program that the bridge culvert is repaired or replaced. Lacombe County also has a bridge timber site. 3-Yr Bridge Request shows the next three year's bridges that are proposed to be repaired or replaced.

The brushing program runs through the winter months. We have two small crews in the winter including the cat and excavator. Any requests for brushing should be forwarded to the Project Coordinator.

The County Maintenance Department uses an excavator and backhoe to address drainage problems. They have also used a Roto ditcher to clean some of the ditches.

Snowploughing will be undertaken in a manner that minimizes backtracking or excessive travel. This may have an affect on the actual priority of ploughing. Gravel roads are generally cleared in three to four days after a snow fall. Select Policy PW16 Road Maintenance for more information on maintaining Lacombe County roads.

During the winter months a lot of residents of Lacombe County wish to have their laneway plowed. We do not provide the service for our county residents, however there is a contact list for Laneway Blading.