Road bans now in place for Rocky View County

Rocky View County (RVC) now has some road bans in place with spring here. The bans will last until June 15.

RVC implements spring road restrictions for commercial and heavy-duty vehicles carrying large loads each year in an effort to prolong the lifespan of the County's roadways.

Roads get softer and more prone to damage during the spring thaw. In addition to saving money on repairs, road bans increase road longevity and improve safety for drivers on county roadways.

All around the RVC, spot checks will be conducted by county enforcement personnel. Vehicles used for passengers and recreation are excluded.

The following limitations apply to commercial and heavy vehicles, including cargo or equipment used in agriculture, during the prohibition period:

• 90 per cent on paved and gravel roads.
• 75 per cent on chip-sealed and oil-surfaced roads.
• 50 per cent on roads where conditions warrant.

Below is a photo of what the signs look like:

Photo includes what the road bans look like. photo provided by RVC.

The time frame of the bans in place is subject to change depending on weather and road conditions.

To see a map of all the roads in RVC, click HERE.

Recently, the county approved the 2024 Master Rates Bylaw. Here are some of the changes in the bylaw:

• Adjustment in the conceptual scheme fee from a flat fee to a tiered fee to clarify and restructure for better fee management.
• Small updates to existing self-haul garbage/recycling fees to reflect the goal of full cost recovery for services.
• Adjusted fees within the Cemeteries category as per the Cemetery Master Plan, as well as to work towards full cost recovery.
• The addition of appeal fees is required under two provincial acts: $100 for appeals under the Agricultural Pest Act and $500 for appeals under the Weed Control Act. As these fees are provincially required, they have been included to provide transparency and better understanding for residents.
• A new fee related to surveyor costs for arranging land transfers and sales agreements for closed road allowances to streamline the process for applicants.

Rocky View County Reeve, Crystal Kissel, underlined that the minimal rate adjustments for 2024, and the approved bylaw will allow the County to maintain the most effective and efficient municipal services for residents while upholding financial responsibility.

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