Who requires a work permit?

Anyone wanting to occupy a Regional road, shoulder, sidewalk or right-of-way, even if the work is not expected to damage the road. The permit must be obtained in advance of the work being done.

When is a permit required?

For all work including excavation, cut or trench; to install, construct, place, move, remove, relocate, adjust, alter, clean, maintain, test, repair, replace, improve or restore infrastructure in, over, under, across or along a Regional road, or on any road that extends from a Regional road on to private property, or on an unopened Regional road.

Why is a permit required?

For the purpose of constructing or modifying an access in which an Access Permit was required and approved, a copy of the approved Access Permit must accompany the submission of the Work Permit.

How long does it take to obtain a permit?

Applications must be submitted prior to the planned date of the work.

• Allow 10 business days to process permit for full road closures (40 business days for detours to Provincial Highways)
• Allow 5 business days to process permit for works requiring lane closures
• Allow 3 business days for works not requiring lane closures

Additional requirements

• The use of temporary electronic traffic control devices requires prior approval from the Region before use.
• Traffic control must meet Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 Temporary Conditions.
• Certificate of Insurance
• View our Work Permit on Regional Roads By-law
• Regional Standard Construction Specifications