If you plan to do any work or use space on a road or right-of-way in Cochrane, you need a permit. This permit ensures that the Town of Cochrane and others who might be affected are aware and agree to the work. If you start work on a road or right-of-way without permission, you could face penalties.
Before applying, it's important to understand the two types of permits.
Street use permit
A street use permit allows you to use space on a road or road right of way when two-way traffic can still flow. Street use permit applications must include a traffic accommodation strategy if there are impacts to vehicle or pedestrian traffic.
Homeowners placing a moving container on the road or hosting a block party do not need a traffic accommodation strategy, but still need a street use permit.
There is no cost for this permit.
Temporary road closure permit
A temporary road closure permit allows you to close a road in Cochrane for construction. During a temporary road closure, traffic will be reduced to less than one lane in each direction. All permit applications must include a traffic accommodation strategy.
Approval for this permit depends on the type of work, weather conditions and time of year. Permits for digging into hard surfaces are not granted between October 15 and April 15 unless the work is exempt.
There is a $250 fee for a temporary road closure permit.
Traffic accommodation strategy requirements
For some permits, you’ll need to prepare a traffic accommodation strategy (TAS). Please follow the guidelines in the City of Calgary’s Temporary Traffic Control Manual (PDF). The TAS must include the message for pre-closure signage for review and approval.
For signalized intersections and multiple lane closures on arterial and collector roadways, please complete a site-specific TAS.
For roadside work and single lane closures, refer to chapter five in the Temporary Traffic Control Manual.
