Road Use Permits

Permits are required for any work on or near a Regional road allowance, including construction, access, signage, oversized loads and special events.

Apply, make payments and track your road permit application status through the Niagara Region Public Works Portal.

Contact

For questions about permits or the portal, email Public Works.

Construction encroachment: Required for any work to be completed on or below a Regional road allowance, including utility installations, excavations and other construction activities
Detours: Required when work not taking place on Regional roads requires a full road closure that diverts or detours traffic onto Regional roads
Entrance permits: Required for any private road entranceway, driveway, gate or facility constructed as a means of access to a Regional road
Moving oversized or overweight loads: Required for moving an over-dimensional or heavily loaded vehicle on Regional roads, including double-decker buses. An annual permit is available for regular movements within Niagara.
Road occupancy: Required for any item that will be installed and remain on a Regional road allowance for a period of time, such as temporary structures, equipment or utilities
Sign permits: Required for placing a sign, notice or advertising device within 20 metres of the centreline of a Regional road. The sign must be placed entirely on private property.
Special events: Required to use a Regional road for parades, races, festivals or other special events that affect traffic flow

Special event road use permits are handled through the Region's events process. Submit a special event request.