Infrastructure Services Department

Lac La Biche County has approximately 1370 kilometers of roads within its boundaries.  This is comprised of 416 kilometers of Provincial Highways, of which 305 kilometers are paved.  The county maintains 805 kilometers of local gravel roads; 143 kilometers of oiled surfaced roads, and 18 kilometers of base-paved surfaced roads.  The Infrastructure Services Department expended 8.0 million dollars in construction and maintenance of these roads in 2001.

The Infrastructure Services Department provides general maintenance which includes, gravelling, dust control, regular blading, installing signs, brush control, bridge repairs, crack filling, line painting, patching and snow plowing subdivision and municipal roads.

If you have any questions concerning the services we provide, please contact:

Director of Infrastructure Services at 780-623-1747

Secondary Highway Maintenance

Effective July 30, 2001, Lac La Biche County is no longer be responsible for the maintenance and construction of the secondary highways within the County.

These highways are those with three numbers and include SH663, SH858, SH881, SH868, SH855 and SH867.

The gravel portions of these roads are the responsibility of the province.  Any concerns or questions should be directed to the Alberta Transportation office in Lac La Biche at 780-623-5228 or the maintenance contractor, Transportation System Management at 623-4592.

Winter Road Maintenance

Lac La Biche County endeavors to provide a quick, efficient and cost effective road maintenance program during the winter season, when road conditions can be a major concern for residents.

Helpful Facts

1. Alberta Transportation is now responsible for plowing the Secondary Highways in the County.

2. Within the first six hours after an average snowstorm, you can expect local paved and oiled roads to be plowed and major intersections sanded.

3. It will normally take about 4 days for all local gravel roads to be cleared of snow, and after a severe snowstorm the work will take that much longer.

4. County policy states that private driveways are plowed only when all public roads are cleared for travel.

5. Should you require having your driveway cleared of snow, you may purchase a snowplowing/grading request flag from the county at a cost of $25.00.  The flags may be purchased at the Infrastructure Services Facility at Beaver Lake, the Rich Lake Store or at the Plamondon Coop Gas Bar.  A snowplowing/grading agreement will have to be signed by the purchaser at the time of purchase.  Flags must be displayed at the entrance to the owner’s driveway and shall be picked up by the operator at the completion of the work.  Maximum time for plowing/grading of a driveway shall be 15 minutes.