Lethbridge County

Our extensive road network is a critical link for us all – getting crops and livestock to market, kids to school, employees to work and wherever else you need to go. That’s why we dedicate a large portion of our budget and operational activities to ensuring they’re safe and reliable for you.

Quick facts

Lethbridge County has over 2,000 km of roads
- 1,674 km are gravel
- 156 km are Base Stabilized Haul Routes
- 178 km are paved
We take a safety-first approach, which guides our maintenance activities
80% of our activities are scheduled maintenance; the remaining 20% are unscheduled (ie. Responding to safety issues, roads impacted by severe weather, etc.)
Not all roads in the County are managed by the County
- Townships and Range Roads are County-managed
- Highways are maintained by Volker Stevin (Government of Alberta [GoA])

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How we decide what gets done

Safety risks = highest priority
Traffic volumes
Condition data (inspections done by County crews)
Weather & season windows
Available budget

Working together

We want to work with our various road users to maintain safety and ensure our transportation networks work for you. Here are some stakeholders we have regular contact with:

School divisions and bus drivers
Manure haulers
Volker Stevin to coordinate maintenance efforts on severe snowfall events

When we work together, everyone benefits.

Learn more about roads and road maintenance

Road types & what maintenance looks like

Road type and activity	When we do this	Procedure	Purpose and safety benefits
Gravel: Grading & shaping	Routine maintenance when surface is rough, rutted, or crown is lost.	Use a grader to restore 2–4% crown, eliminate ruts/wash boarding.	Improves water runoff, prevent puddles/ice, smoother ride. Removes hazards like potholes/ridges, reduces vehicle damage risk.
Gravel: Adding Gravel / Re-graveling	Every 1-3 years or when gravel depth is low.	Add new aggregate; shape and blend into existing surface.	Restores thickness, gradation, and binding fines. Reduces skidding, improves traction, extends road life.
Gravel: Dust Suppression – Calcium Chloride	Seasonal dust and surface stabilization.	Water road, grade to proper crown and drainage, add gravel if needed, apply liquid calcium chloride, mix into surface, and grade smooth.	Reduce dust, retain fines, bind surface, minimize washboarding. Improves traction, visibility, and driver safety.
Gravel: Drainage & Spot Repairs	Any time water damage or localized failures occur.	Maintain ditches, culverts, cross-drains; excavate/rebuild weak or washed-out sections.	Prevents water infiltration into base and restore structure. Prevents wet/soft spots, washouts, and sudden hazards.
Gravel (Haul Routes): Base Stabilization	Where specialized road materials have been installed.	Water road, grade to proper crown and drainage, add gravel if needed, apply liquid calcium chloride, mix into surface, grade smooth and pack	Reduces maintenance, adds dust suppression, hard-packs the surface. Long-lasting traction, stability in all weather, less rutting.
Gravel (Haul Routes): WGP – Water, Grade, Pack	When unscheduled maintenance is required.	Water road, grade to proper crown and drainage, repair potholes & washboard, pack to create hard top	Reactivates calcium chloride, restores smoothness, extends treatment life. Improves traction, stability, visibility, and ride quality.
Gravel: Dust Suppression Touch-ups – Water & Grade	Roads previously treated with calcium chloride	Water road, grade to proper crown and drainage, remove imperfections (potholes or washboard)	Reactivates calcium chloride, restores smoothness, extends treatment life. Improves traction, stability, visibility, and ride quality.
Paved: Spray Patching	Repairing potholes, edge failures, and small surface defects during the warm season.	Clean damaged area, apply tack coat, spray asphalt emulsion with aggregate into defect, and compact if required.	Seals out water, restores smooth surface, and extends pavement life. Eliminates hazards such as potholes and uneven surfaces, improving ride quality and vehicle control.
Paved: Crack Sealing	When cracks begin to appear in asphalt but before significant pavement deterioration occurs.	Clean cracks with compressed air, apply hot-pour rubberized sealant to fill crack, and smooth surface.	Prevents water infiltration, slows pavement deterioration, and protects base structure. Reduces formation of potholes and surface breakup, maintaining a safe, even driving surface.

What you can expect during road work

During road work and construction, you may experience any of these:

Closures and detours
Lane and/or speed reductions
Temporary delays
Dust/noise
Large, slow-moving equipment on/near roads

Please drive with care and follow all posted signage and speed limits. Our crews are working to make the roads better for you!

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How can you help?

You play an important role in preserving our valuable road network:

Prevent washboard! Don’t break or accelerate suddenly, especially at intersections.
Drive on your side of the road, not in the middle. This protects the road’s crown, which lets water run off the road to prevent pooling (pooling = soft spots/potholes = dangerous for driving)
Keep your weights in check. Overweight commercial vehicles put a lot of stress on roads. Don’t overload your haul and adhere to road bans.
Irrigators: keep pivots from spraying onto roads (excess water creates soft spots, leading to costly pothole and soft spot repairs, and safety issues)
Reduce dust: be a good neighbour and slow down when approaching intersections, homes, and businesses (especially when driving large equipment).

Report an issue on our Report a Problem webpage or call 403.328.5525.

2026 Road rehabilitation

Roads scheduled for rehabilitation in 2026:

RGE RD 22-4 (TWP RD 9-4 to TWP RD 10-2)
RGE RD 22-3 (TWP RD 9-4 to TWP RD 10-0)
TWP RD 10-2 (RR 23-4 to RR 23-0)
TWP RD 10-0 (RGE RD 23-1 to RGE RD 22-3)
RGE RD 22-5 (TWP RD 10-0 to TWP RD 10-2)
RR 22-1 (Hwy 519 to TWP RD 10-4)
A portion of River Ridge Road at RR 22-4

Road rights-of-way

Lethbridge County has many undeveloped road allowances or rights-of-way. These are public lands that have been legally surveyed as roadways but remain unconstructed and unmaintained. These lands may appear to be part of private agricultural operations or coulee landscapes, but they are public property.

Lethbridge County may authorize adjacent landowners to temporarily occupy an undeveloped road allowance for agricultural purposes. This requires registering with the County.

Visit the Rights-of-Way webpage for more information.

Questions?

Call 403-328-5525
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Road Bans

Hard top and gravel roads are banned each spring as temperatures rise and these roads become more susceptible to deterioration. Equipment and heavy truck traffic are required to follow these bans to protect our valuable infrastructure system. Lethbridge County announces road bans on our website, social media, and app when they are put in place and removed.