Roads & Street Maintenance
Local Roads
To report a street or traffic light malfunction, or other road maintenance concern, please contact the Infrastructure Services Department at 780-778-2273.
Highway 43 and 32
If you have questions regarding maintenance or safety of Highway 43 and 32 please contact Ledcor at https://ledcorhighways.com/contact-us/.
CN Rail
If you have non-emergency concerns regarding noise, train whistling, or trains blocking a crossing, please contact CN at 1-888-888-5909 (phones are answered Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm ET) or contact@cn.ca.
Construction season kicks off in Whitecourt
Construction season has started, and there will be a number of projects undertaken throughout Whitecourt this summer season.
Dahl Drive Construction - May 31, 2023 Update
Pavement of Dahl Drive has been completed and line painting is starting. Pavement marking crews are onsite and will be pre-marking the driving lanes today. Completion of the pre-marking and new thermo-plastic pavement markings will take place over the next three days. Traffic will be maintained in both directions throughout line painting work but residents should anticipate rotating detour areas while the work is being carried out.
2023 Street Improvement Program - Asphalt Repairs start June 1, 2023
E Construction has started work on asphalt repair projects that are part of Whitecourt's 2023 Street Improvement Program. Crews have begun along Wellwood Drive, and then move on to Poplar Drive before working at other areas as identified in the maps. Please drive with caution, and obey all posted signs.
Festival Park Road Extension
Crews have returned to complete the 50 Street/Legion Street extension into Festival Park. Construction of the road extension is not anticipated to impact operations of the River Slides or Splash Park throughout the summer season, or upcoming Party In The Park and Canada Day events. Construction work is expected to be complete by mid-September.
Throughout the construction period, the pedestrian pathways and roadway access will change. Please exercise caution when in the area, and obey all posted signage. Park users are asked to stay out of marked construction zones, and follow marked pedestrian and vehicular detours when in place.
Follow Whitecourt on social media for updates
The 2023 Street Improvement Program includes enhancements to several areas throughout the community, and information and schedules for those projects will be shared when available. Please follow the Whitecourt Facebook page @TownofWhitecourt for updates.
Road Ban Lift Notice - May 25, 2023
This Road Ban Lift Notice applies to chip-sealed, oil-surfaced, cold-mix surfaced, millings-surfaced, and gravel roads within the Town of Whitecourt corporate boundary and rescinds the weight restrictions enacted March 24, 2023.
Pursuant to the authority granted under the provisions of the Town of Whitecourt Road Ban Bylaw 1564 the vehicle axle weight restrictions for a number of designated roads have been lifted as of 8:00 am on Thursday, May 25, 2023.
This notice shall remain in effect until further notice.
If you require further information or seek road use permit or agreements, please contact Kamruz Zaman, Director of Infrastructure Services at 780-778-2273 ext. 120 or kamruzzaman@whitecourt.ca
50 Street/Legion Street Extension Project Underway

Equipment is on site and work is underway on the 50 Street/Legion Street extension project.
Originally identified in the 2017 Sportsfield Master Plan, this project been part of Whitecourt’s capital plan for several years. The road extension will increase safety and access into Rotary Park, and assist with traffic control and reduce congestion. It will also help to revitalize the downtown by providing direct access to Rotary Park from the downtown core.
In July 2022, Clark Builders was named the construction manager for the project; and, Kichton Contracting Ltd, in partnership with Jason Thomas Enterprises, will be completing the site preparation work. Fencing has been erected around the main construction area.
Rotary Park will remain open during construction; however, access into the Park may change as the project progresses. Park users are asked to obey all posted signs and barricades. Currently, motor vehicle access to Rotary Park remains open; pedestrian access to the Park from 50 Street will be rerouted.
Construction updates will be posted here and the Whitecourt Facebook page as necessary.
Snow & Ice Control
The Town of Whitecourt utilizes a variety of snow clearing and ice control methods to keep Whitecourt roads and walkways safe.
Snow & Ice Control Practices
The Town's initial action is to spread sand at intersections and slippery locations. This is followed by clearing (plowing), and removal of snow in limited areas. These activities take place seven days a week, at all hours that staff and equipment are available.
Road and sidewalks are done in a priority order to maximize safe travel for the greatest number of users.
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Major arterial roads and collector roadways, to give good access to within a few blocks of most areas and allow school bus operations.
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Downtown business district, to allow owners time in advance to clean adjacent sidewalks.
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Residential or local roadways.
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Industrial roads.
For information on the current snow removal schedule and other road information, follow Whitecourt on Facebook.
Did you know?
During snow season our crews are ready to clear local roads as quickly and effectively as possible. We maintain the following:
- 130 lane kilometres of roads;
- 16 public buildings and facilities;
- 43 transit bus shelters/pads/stops;
- 8 kilometres primary priority pathways and 6 kilometres of secondary priority pathways;
- 4 outdoor rinks;
- Rotary Park pond;
- public facilities parking lots;
- 8 sewer lift stations;
- water intake; and
- Water Treatment Plant
In total, Whitecourt employs 6 operators to clear roads and 9 staff members to maintain pathways and facilities during the winter months. We appreciate residents’ patience and understanding as we work to maintain and clear local infrastructure.