Traffic Bylaw 16-2015 outlines the restrictions for the weight of commercial vehicles and the goods on Strathcona County roadways. Certain permits are required to ensure protection of the County’s transportation infrastructure.
Commercial trucking permits for County roads are authorized by Strathcona County and the Government of Alberta.
TRAVIS (Transportation Routing and Vehicle Information System) is an online permit application system available 24/7 to industry.
Road Use Agreements are required year round, if you are exceeding five trips to the same destination(s) or project.
Requirements:
Apply for a Road Use Agreement
All over-dimensional/over-weight permits must be applied for through the provincial permitting system, TRAVIS. Strathcona County will need to approve this permit before you can travel on County roads.
Axle weights are based on provincial spring ban seasonal rates. View our current road weight restrictions map.
More information on axle weights can be obtained from the Government of Alberta.
Submit your application through TRAVIS.
All oil or gas companies operating in Strathcona County must obtain an RUA and inform Strathcona County of all rig movements within the County limits. Notice must be given at least 24 hours (one business day) prior of movement. This applies to both drill rigs and service rigs.
Seasonal Road Bans are in effect year-round road all weight restricted rural roads in Strathcona County.
During the spring thaw, Spring Road Bans are declared to protect our roads from damage. The exact dates vary from year to year based on road conditions, but they typically run from March to June. Learn more.
A divisible load is any load that can be easily lightened such as water, gravel, lumber or concrete.
A non-divisible load is any load that cannot be easily lightened such as heavy equipment, concrete pump trucks or trucks hauling a one-piece load.
Further information:
Transportation Engineering and Operations Phone: 780-417-7100 Email: RUAoperations@strathcona.ca Submit a road use agreement application
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Last updated: Monday, July 21, 2025 Page ID: 38339