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On-Street Construction and Maintenance (OSCAM) permits are required for most work on City road-right-of-ways, including roads, sidewalks and boulevards. Use the OSCAM Permit Decision Matrix and the OSCAM Permit Reference Map to determine whether your project needs a permit.
Average processing time for an OSCAM permit application is 6 business days. Unless it’s an emergency, allow time for processing and public notification, especially for major impacts.
Due to COVID-19, non-essential City of Edmonton utility cut restoration services will be suspended until further notice. Utility contractors are required to perform their own utility cut restoration.
If you have further questions, please contact Infrastructure Maintenance at parksandroads@edmonton.ca and include "Road Restoration Request Inquiry" in the subject line of the email.
Manual of Temporary Traffic Control
The 2021 Manual of Temporary Traffic Control provides guidance on planning and implementing temporary traffic control when work sites or special events interfere with travel on sidewalks, bike infrastructure or roadways in Edmonton. It provides the minimum safety precautions that should be taken at work sites to protect workers and the travelling public. The 2021 Manual of Temporary Traffic Control replaces the City of Edmonton Procedures for On-Street Construction Safety Manual.
On-Street Construction and Maintenance (OSCAM) permits are required for all work on City road-right-of-ways, as outlined in the OSCAM Permit Decision Matrix and the OSCAM Permit Reference Map.
If you’re unsure if you require an OSCAM Permit, phone at 780-442-6458 or email roaduse.permit@edmonton.ca.
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Waste Bin, POD or SeaCan Permit |
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Utility Line Assignment (ULA) Permit |
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Hoarding Permit |
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Road Restoration Request |
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Noise Bylaw Waiver |
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Prior to submitting an OSCAM Permit Application, please review 1.9 Summary Checklist for Planning your Temporary Traffic Control to assess whether your application is ready to be submitted.
The Customer ID Number makes the application process faster as it auto-fills portions of the form. The Customer ID Number can be found on a previously approved OSCAM Permit.
If you don’t have a Customer ID number, complete the application and one will be provided with the approval of your OSCAM permit.
A Traffic Accommodation Plan (TAP), Traffic Accommodation Request (TAR) or Traffic Accommodation Strategy (TAS) is required for a traffic lane, bike lane, sidewalk or road closure. If your project involves a closure, a TAP, TAR or TAS should be submitted with your OSCAM Application. These documents are defined further below.
Traffic Accommodation Plan(s) or Traffic Control Plans (TAP or TCP), are drawings that illustrate the proposed set-ups and generally include the:
Traffic Accommodation Requests (TARs) can be submitted to ask the City of Edmonton to develop the Traffic Accommodation Strategy for a project. TARs should include project details such as proposed work activities and locations and project duration.
For complex set-ups or projects with long timeframes, a Traffic Accommodation Strategy (TAS) or Transportation Management Plan (TMP) may be needed for the project. The City of Edmonton will identify if a TAS or TMP is needed.
If you have not yet created your TAP or are unfamiliar with the process, please use the online tools located in the Planning your Temporary Traffic Control section.
Average processing time for an OSCAM permit application is 6 business days. Unless it’s an emergency, please allow time for processing and public notification, especially for major impacts.
You’ll receive notification by email with a reference number in the event you need to follow up with the OSCAM permit office.
If you are required to pay fees for your OSCAM permit, you may select your preferred method of payment during the application process. Based on your selection, you will receive an email to pay by credit card or an invoice in the mail.
The Manual of Temporary Traffic Control’s (MTTC’s) 1.0 Planning your Temporary Traffic Control outlines the policies, procedures and performance requirements for planning temporary traffic control. It should be used to guide the planning process and develop Traffic Accommodation Plans.
The Summary Checklist for Planning your Temporary Traffic Control provides a high-level overview that can be referenced to assess whether your OSCAM permit application is ready to be submitted.
Commonly used definitions like duration of work and work zone principles are defined in 1.1 Background.
All travel modes must be considered and accounted for when planning your temporary traffic control. Edmonton’s City Plan prioritizes the accommodation and access of pedestrians, cyclists and transit when planning construction detours.
If you are impacting pedestrian or cyclist facilities, 1.3 Pedestrian and Cyclist Obstructions provides guidance.
If you are completing work on a bus route and impacting transit, you must notify Edmonton Transit Service at copsetsplanningtechs@edmonton.ca.
For impacts to vehicle traffic, refer to 1.2 Impacts to Traffic.
Public notification to citizens and businesses is required for some construction activities. Review 1.4 Public Notifications to determine the needs for your project.
Review the City’s requirements for temporary traffic control devices and signage used in a set up. The following may be used depending on the situation:
The Series A, B and C drawings are examples of traffic situations where the use of signs, barricades, protective devices, cones and/or flag persons are necessary. The examples shown are not an overall guide to every possible traffic situation where signs or other devices are needed. Rather, the illustrations show a few of the more common everyday situations and they are to be used as a guide only.
When developing your Traffic Accommodation Plan, it may be helpful to use symbols to represent the proposed temporary traffic control devices. Section 1.8 Symbols Used in Traffic Accommodation Plans provide some options for using symbols on your plan.
The Alberta Construction Safety Association offers training and resources on temporary traffic control.
Once a Traffic Accommodation Plan has been accepted and the OSCAM Permit is issued, work may commence beginning with properly setting up temporary traffic control. Section 2.0 Requirements During Set-Up, Construction, and Takedown of the Manual of Temporary Traffic Control (MTTC) provides information and guidelines on the minimum worksite requirements during the project.
Refer to 2.8 Summary Checklist for Requirements during Set-up, Maintenance, and Take-down to familiarize yourself with the requirements before starting your work.
All work within road-rights-of-way must be completed within City of Edmonton Design and Construction Standards. City lands must be restored to the same state and condition in which it existed prior to work commencement.
2.1 Background of the MTTC identifies the responsibilities and minimum safety precautions that should be taken by the applicant when setting up the worksite. The City of Edmonton has the final authority when setting up the TTC devices to ensure proper placement in the road right-of-way.
Guidelines for setting up traffic control and proper sign placement are described in 2.4 Traffic Control Setup and Sign Placement of the MTTC.
Flagpeople should be utilized where required and shall have the proper training and certification as identified in 2.2 Flagperson Duties of the MTTC.
Records should be kept by the job site supervisor for any work which is interfering with traffic. Refer to 2.5 Record Keeping for more information.
Once the TTC devices have been set up and the work is proceeding, it is important that the work site be kept clean and clear of debris. Any temporary traffic control devices should be kept clear and visible when in use and materials not in use should be stored safely. Refer to the following links for more information:
If you can no longer complete your project within the dates shown on the OSCAM Permit or you need to change your start date, please contact:
Road Use Permits Office
roaduse.permit@edmonton.ca
780-442-6458
Any additional fees associated with the extension will be added to your balance owing.
A warning email will be sent 2 days prior to the OSCAM end date. Please contact the Roaduse Permit Office at 780-442-6458 immediately if you require an extension.
All materials must be removed from the road right-of-way by the end date and time shown on the OSCAM Permit.
City lands must be restored to the same state and condition in which it existed prior to work commencement.
Due to COVID-19, non-essential City of Edmonton utility cut restoration services will be suspended until further notice. Utility contractors are required to perform their own utility cut restoration.
If you have further questions, please contact Infrastructure Maintenance at parksandroads@edmonton.ca and include "Road Restoration Request Inquiry" in the subject line of the email.
The Guidelines for Excavation and Core Restoration (Section 2965) summarize the Design and Construction Standard key points. The construction standard has exact details for your work area.
Depending on the scope and duration of your project, there may be fees associated with various permit applications, and traffic accommodation plan design and reviews. OSCAM Permits associated with Temporary Crossing, Tree Shrub Hoarding and Waste Bin, POD or SeaCan work reasons currently have no fees associated with them. Refer to the fee structure below for more information:
Note: A fee is planned for an OSCAM permit related to the placement of a Commercial Waste Bin, POD or SeaCan on a roadway in the second quarter of 2021. Further information regarding this upcoming fee will be provided in advance of its implementation.
The daily permit fee is intended as an incentive for contractors to occupy road rights-of-way when necessary by ensuring the permit application aligns with the actual number of work days, as opposed to estimated work days. This will reduce obstruction and provide the public more opportunity to access and use these spaces.
The application of daily permit fees aligns with other Canadian municipalities such as Calgary, Regina, Winnipeg and Toronto.
Occupant fees for temporary daily use of public road right-of-way will be phased in starting in 2022, with initial implementation applied to Edmonton’s freeway and arterial road system. These fees will be based upon the size and location of the space occupied.
Please note that the permit fee does not apply to Temporary Crossing Permits or Tree Protection Permits.
Up to four OSCAM permits with the following work reasons may be expected for infill development projects:
Please see the City of Edmonton Residential Infill Construction Guide for more information about these requirements.
Authorization of utility and monitoring well installations within public road-right-of-way by external agencies and private utilities must first enter into an agreement with the City of Edmonton.
Traffic Operations
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