Highway Use Permit - Exploratory Surveys
Last updated on August 30, 2023Oil and gas companies and qualified professionals must apply for a highway use permit to conduct exploratory surveys on or along the provincial highway right of way.
Seismic Survey
Oil and gas companies installing works to conduct seismic surveys in the highway right-of-way or on un-constructed road allowances must apply for a highway works permit.
Oil and gas companies must ensure no damage is done to the road base or travelling surface. Any disturbances to the shoulder, ditches or back slopes through seismic survey works must be restored to the original condition or better.
Monitoring Well
Qualified professionals installing monitoring wells for site investigation in the highway right-of-way or on un-constructed road allowances must apply for a highway use permit.
Apply
Learn more about the highway use permit application process for works.
Use eDas, the online application system, to apply for a highway use permit for works.
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Contact the district office if you have questions about highway use permits for works.