You can apply for a permit online. Visit our E-Permitting section to find out how. Now you can subscribe for email updates below. Click on the winter road or trail you wish to subscribe to and click on the subscription icon. And click on the mail icon to subscribe for updates to either Fort Chipewyan or La Loche. Fort Chipewyan.
La Loche. For updates about the Lac La Biche winter trail, visit this page for updates. Q: Is there a restriction to the width of the truck and load itself? A: The winter roads are 8 metres wide. Any loads outside normal vehicle width would require haul permit and escort vehicles in front and back of the wide load. A cell phone booster is recommended when travelling the winter roads. Q: Must vehicles use 4-wheel 4x4 drive? A: It is not a requirement, but the roads can get rough in some areas.
To avoid getting stuck or having any issues, 4x4 vehicles are recommended throughout the season. Q: Are there mile markers on the Fort Chipewyan winter road? Must drivers radio in the markers to anyone? A: Yes. There are mile markers starting in Fort Chipeywan that run south to the entrance gate by the washrooms.
Markers can be used for emergency situations and wide loads, but there is no requirement to call in to anyone while travelling the road. Q: How long are the winter roads? A: The Fort Chipewan winter road is At 66, square kilometres, our region is the second-largest municipality in Canada. Meet the Mayor Mayor's profile and contact information. Public Hearings. Arctic Winter Game Jobs. Winter Roads. Fort McMurray Traffic Surveys. Sign up for email subscription Do you rely on the winter roads and trails to get around the region?
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