County of Lethbridge

Although dust on gravel roads is a normal and expected part of rural living, we know that many residents, farms and businesses wish to suppress it in the summer season due to our hot, dry and windy conditions. "Dust control" is a process where County crews apply a product to suppress dust on gravel roads from traffic or in windy weather. 

2024 dust control applications are due April 1, 2025. The application window will open soon. Sign up for email updates.

About the Program:

This dust suppression program is a 50/50 cost sharing initiative between the County and the applicant. The applicant is required to pay per lineal metre for a minimum length of 100 metres - up to a maximum length of 200 lineal metres, in 50 metre increments. Dust suppression segments above 200 lineal metres will be charged at full cost to the applicant.

• 50 lineal meters will be provided to landowners that do not have more than 50 meters in front of their property. Extensions to existing farm oilings must be at least 100 meters on one side or 50 meters on each side of the oiling.

Applications must be paid in full before dust control will be done.

Haul Routes

The County performs annual maintenance on our Haul Route roads. View the 2025 Base Stabilization Maintenance schedule (coming soon) to determine if Haul Route roads adjacent to your property are identified for dust control application by the County as part of the annual maintenance program. If you are on a haul route but outside of this 2025 service window, please submit an application if you would like dust suppression. 

Application of dust control will begin within the first two weeks of June (dependent on weather, road conditions and supply of material).

There is no warranty period with respect to the performance of the dust control. When deemed necessary, the County will repair unsafe road conditions and return the dust suppression area to a regular gravelled surface.