Permits for the City of Airdrie can be obtained through the provincial Transportation Routing and Vehicle Information System (TRAVIS). RoaData Services Ltd. assists us as our permit agent.
There are four types of permits within Airdrie:
An over-height, over-dimensional or overweight load (as defined within Alberta Transportation guidelines and in accordance with the Traffic Safety Act and Motor Vehicle Registration Act) through the City of Airdrie will require a permit.
All single trip over-dimensional permits for Airdrie are available online through the provincial TRAVIS.
The cost for a single trip permit is $25 (non-refundable). Please call 1.800.662.7138 for all questions and assistance.
High load moves requiring traffic signal lights to be turned MUST be scheduled two business days in advance. If less than 48 hours notice is given, the hauler is subject to a short notice scheduling fee (see the High load move guidelines (PDF)).
If your load requires signal light turning, RoaData will contact the hauler to confirm dates/time or you can email permits@roadata.com with your requested date/time. All turning of traffic signals will be completed by City of Airdrie staff at either 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. The fee structure is listed in the high load move guidelines and will be added directly to the permit fees.
To lessen the impact to traffic, no loads will be scheduled or traffic light turning on on the following weekday peak traffic times:
The City of Airdrie requires all tridem configuration trucks (12 or 24 tires) that exceed 17,000 kg to carry an Airdrie TAC permit in addition to the provincial TAC permit.
The Airdrie TAC permit is valid for 365 days from purchase date. It can be obtained by contacting RoaData Services Ltd.
ROADATA Services Ltd: 1.888.444.9288 or visit www.roadata.com
A haul permit is required for multi-load hauls to ensure the integrity of the road is suitable for the haul. In addition, multi-load hauls may require a Road Maintenance Agreement depending on the duration of haul, number of loads, and whether the haul is done all in one period of time or split over multiple periods.
Multi-load hauls will require:
The intent is to return the road(s) that may have been impacted to their original state prior to the beginning of a haul. Once the haul is complete the Roads Department will inspect the haul route to determine the extent of repairs, if any. That will determine the release of the securities.
Depending on the site that you are travelling to/from you may also require a developer permit or grading permit.
Please contact RoaData to request a permit:
ROADATA Services Ltd: 1.888.444.9288 or visit www.roadata.com
To obtain a Road Maintenance Agreement contact engineering.services@airdrie.ca or call 403.948.8835
The haul company is responsible to reduce the weight per axle by wheel reconfiguration to conform to the weight classification of the roadway. Regulation summaries for trailer/wheel configurations are available on the Alberta Transportation website.