RESEARCH GUIDE 31

Alberta: permit and restriction workflow

Prepare the exact combination and proposed route before using Alberta’s permit services. Check restrictions again against the actual movement date.

01

Build one move record

Record the tractor, trailer and auxiliary components, loaded dimensions, measured weights and proposed route. Alberta’s permit process and road-restriction resources answer different parts of the move. A permit application is not a substitute for checking current route restrictions.

  • Exact combination drawing
  • Loaded dimensions and weights
  • Proposed route and dates
02

Check the responsible road authorities

Review provincial restrictions, bridge or overhead constraints and seasonal information using the official sources. Municipal roads can have separate restrictions and contacts. Keep unresolved local segments visible rather than treating a provincial route as complete door-to-door clearance.

  • Provincial route segments
  • Municipal access
  • Seasonal and construction restrictions
  • Current review date
03

Retain the issued conditions

Use the official application channel for the permit type; Alberta notes that not every permit is available through TRAVIS Web. Retain the issued conditions with the final equipment and route record. Revisit the review when the load, configuration, route or movement date changes.

  • Applicable application channel
  • Issued permit conditions
  • Changes since application
  • Responsible permit planner

Official operating references

Official guidance reviewed November 7, 2026. Check the current authority requirements and issued conditions for the actual movement.

Alberta: oversize and overweight permits ↗

Alberta: road restrictions and bans ↗