Lamont County

Roads

Primary Highway Maintenance
There are 156 km of Primary Highways and 163.7 km of Secondary Highways in Lamont County. Since 2001 Lamont County is no longer responsible for the maintenance and construction of these highways. These highways include Hwy 831, Hwy 29(formerly 637), Hwy 645, Hwy 855, Hwy 834, Hwy 15, Hwy 16, Hwy 38, and Hwy 45. Any questions regarding engineering should be forwarded to Alberta Transportation at 780-853-8178 and maintenance concerns to Carillion Canada Inc. at 780-895-2291.

Local Road Maintenance
There are approximately 2089 km of local roads in Lamont County. There are eight Graders that work on a regular “grader beat” ranging from 155 miles to 185 miles. One additional grader is used for oiling and applying dust control.

Road Ban Information
From time to time Lamont County Roads are restricted because of the road condition, maintenance, or seasonal conditions such as spring thaw. Please see Road Ban Order for the current listings in Lamont County.

A Road Use Agreement may be entered into for companies who will provide a Bond for the portion of road being used. For further information on Road Bans, please contact the Public Works Office at (780)-895-2547.

Overweight/Overdimensional Permits
Lamont County has centralized the overweight/overdimensional permits with Roadata Services Ltd.
Winter Maintenance
Lamont County strives to provide a quick and efficient maintenance program during the winter months. It normally takes between 3 to 4 days for all local gravel roads to be cleared of snow, and after a severe snow storm it may take longer. Ensure you have enough heating fuel and supplies on hand for several days. Notify your employer beforehand that you live in a rural setting and may not be able to travel in the event of a storm.

Medical emergencies, such as ambulance assistance will be immediately attended to. Any medical appointments should be rescheduled once travel can safely be achieved.

Private Snow Removal
Lamont County provides this service to rural residents who wish to purchase “driveway flags” for snow removal of their driveway. Driveway flags can be purchased at the Lamont County Office, Mundare Town Office and Andrew Village Office for a cost of $25 per flag. The flag is good for one driveway clearing. Flags must be displayed at the entrance to the driveway and will be picked up by the operator at the completion of the work. In times of heavy snowfall, the County’s first priority will be to open the roadways. Driveways will be opened once all roadways have been cleared. For additional information see Policy #5100 (link).
Dust Control
County residents who would like dust control in front of their residences may purchase dust control through our Administration Office. The dust control program runs during the summer months and is dependant upon the weather. Pricing for residential dust control is set annually at the beginning of April and easements (link) must be signed by the landowner before the commencement of the work. The 2007 pricing for 400 feet of dust control is currently set for $1700. For additional information view Policy #5101 (link).

Road Gravelling
Currently roads are re-graveled on an approximate 5-year rotation basis with 225 – 250 miles re-graveled each year. Roads are also graveled on an as needed basis. The County owns its own trucks and completes the entire road gravelling program in house.

Winter Stockpiling
To minimize damage to the gravel roads in the summer Lamont County has stockpiled gravel at each grader shop site as required. The County utilizes private contractors for the gravel haul to each stock pile. For additional information view Policy#5120(link)(Application Form link)

Private Gravel Sale
Lamont County opens the municipal gravel pit a couple days per year to allow rural residents to purchase gravel from the County. Ratepayers are allowed 50 yards of gravel per calendar year. The price of gravel is currently set at $8.00/yard for ¾ inch crushed and $2.00/yard for pit run. (subject to change). Each ratepayer is responsible for their own trucking. Lamont County does not provide trucking of gravel. For more information regarding when the pits become open to the public, contact the Public Works office at 780-895-2547.

Gravel Crushing
Lamont County contracts its crushing requirements annually. The County crushes approximately 80,000 – 100,000 tonnes per year. If you are interested in contracting your crushing service with Lamont County please contact our office at 780-895-2547 for more information.

Pit Reclamation
Lamont County does all of its own gravel pit stripping and reclamation work. This work is usually carried out at the end of the year before freeze up.

Signs
Lamont County erects signs pursuant to Policy 5135 (link) and pursuant to the Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada. Signs are replaced on a “call in basis” from the public, staff workers and council. Every fall and spring signs are replaced that are bent, faded or damaged as necessary.

Private Signs
Lamont County allows the erection of private signs pursuant to Policy 5135 (link). The resident is responsible for the cost of the sign and/or replacement of the sign. Lamont County will provide installation of the sign. For more information or application (link) see the attached policy or contact the Public Works Office at 780-895-2547.

Approaches
Approaches are located within the road right of way and are under the direction, control and management of Lamont County. Therefore the County retains full discretion over the installation and/or removal of approaches. All new approaches must meet the approved standards. If the property owner wishes to build an approach or have Lamont County build an approach, fill out the approach form attached and submit to Public Works for approval(link). Costs are associated with the building of the second approach per parcel. For additional information view Policy # 5106 (link).

Oil companies must make a formal request in writing outlining the placement of the driveway.

Bridges
Lamont County has 142 bridges on local roads. All minor maintenance is performed by County forces. A 3 year bridge replacement priority list is prepared annually and submitted to Alberta Transportation Bridge Branch for funding requirements and approval.

Restrictions/Closures
Lamont County currently has 2 bridges with restrictions:

Bridge 322: Range Road 193 - 1 ¾ miles north of Highway 29 (34-55-19-W4)
10 TONNE RESRICTION
Bridge 744: Range Road 180 – 2 miles south of Highway 15 (30-53-17-W4)
6 TONNE RESTRICTION

Drainage

Flooding
Road flooding concerns can be directed to the Director of Public Works at 780-895-2547.
New Culverts
See Approaches

Used Culverts
Rural residents may purchase used culverts from the Public Works yard for approximately half the price of a new culvert. The inventory of used culverts changes frequently and the culverts are sold on a first come first serve basis. To inquire about or view the used culverts available for purchase, contact Public Works at 780-895-2547.

Ditch/Road Garbage
Lamont County endeavors to keep the countryside free from garbage and debris in ditches. Please cover the loads you take to the landfill. Dumping of material in county ditches is prohibited see Policy 4129 (link). Report any garbage dumped in ditches to the Public Works Department at 780-895-2547. Please keep our County Clean!

Road Construction
Lamont County considers road rehabilitation and construction to be an important part of our growth. We attempt to build as many miles in a year that the weather conditions will allow. We build approximately 6 miles of road and 4 shoulder pulls per year. The five (5) year plan is updated yearly to meet the priorities and budget requirements.

Please be patient and slow down through County construction zones.

This year, Lamont County will be rebuilding the following portions of road:

Twp 550 between RR160 and RR155 - COMPLETED
Twp 580 between RR164 and RR 162 - IN PROGRESS
Twp 563 between RR172 and RR 165 - PENDING

Following the road rebuilding projects, Lamont County will be conducting shoulder pulls on the following portions of road:

Twp 520 between Hwy 855 and RR 162
Twp 552 between RR 184 and RR 182
Twp 562 between RR 195 and Hwy 831
Twp 562 between Hwy 45 and RR 201

Compensation for Construction
See Policy 5103 (link)