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Road occupancy and oversized load permits in Whitby, Ontario
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Get Whitby approval before work or equipment disrupts a town road, sidewalk or curb. An oversized load needs its route reviewed before movement; town approval does not cover Durham or provincial roads.
Key information
Get Whitby approval before work or equipment disrupts a town road, sidewalk or curb. An oversized load needs its route reviewed before movement; town approval does not cover Durham or provincial roads.
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Road work application at a glance
- Create the online permit account if this is your first application
Create the online permit account if this is your first application. Apply for the Road Occupancy Permit, also called Work in Right-of-Way Permit.
- Allow up to five business days for processing
Allow up to five business days for processing. For a closure, tell the Operations Centre, Durham Regional Police, Whitby Fire and Durham Region Transit the closure date and time.
- Carry the approved permit throughout the closure and follow its conditions
Carry the approved permit throughout the closure and follow its conditions.
Sources: Road permits and driveway work
Road work application
- Create the online permit account if this is your first application. Apply for the Road Occupancy Permit, also called Work in Right-of-Way Permit.
- Allow up to five business days for processing. For a closure, tell the Operations Centre, Durham Regional Police, Whitby Fire and Durham Region Transit the closure date and time.
- Carry the approved permit throughout the closure and follow its conditions.
Sources: Road permits and driveway work
Choose the correct permit
| Work | Permit or next action |
|---|---|
| Blocking lanes or changing road, sidewalk or curb | Road occupancy |
| Installing a culvert | Request the Culvert Application and submit by email |
| Widening driveway curb access | Curb cut permit |
| One oversized movement | Single-trip permit: $140.04 |
| Recurring oversized movements | Yearly permit: $420.91 |
Sources: Road permits and driveway work
Oversized load information
Provide applicant contacts, vehicle type and plate, axle count and weights, load description, total dimensions and weight, travel date and time, origin, destination and route. Add diagrams, route maps or traffic-control plans where needed.
The town checks structures, overhead utilities, signals, streetlights, road geometry, construction and other constraints. It can require a different route or time. Approved conditions can include escorts, signs, speed limits and infrastructure protection.
Separate Durham Region or Ministry of Transportation approval is needed for their roads. Verify the current fee before applying.
Sources: Road permits and driveway work
Questions and answers
Does excavation in the sidewalk need road approval?
Yes. Cutting, excavation, boring, filling or alteration in the right-of-way falls within the road occupancy process.
Source: Road permits and driveway work
Can materials block a lane without an application?
No. Lane obstruction by material or equipment is a listed trigger for a permit.
Source: Road permits and driveway work
How long does a normal road occupancy review take?
The town lists up to five business days.
Source: Road permits and driveway work
Must the permit be available at the work site?
Yes. Keep it with you at all times during the closure.
Source: Road permits and driveway work
Who must know about a road closure?
Notify Operations, Durham Regional Police, Whitby Fire and Durham Region Transit of the date and time.
Source: Road permits and driveway work
Is driveway widening covered by a building permit alone?
The town directs driveway widening to its curb cut permit process.
Source: Road permits and driveway work
What vehicle facts should an oversized application include?
Plate, type, axles, weights, load dimensions and the proposed route and travel time.
Source: Road permits and driveway work
Can the town change my proposed load route?
Yes. Route review can require a change of route, time or transportation method.
Source: Road permits and driveway work
Does one Whitby permit cover Highway 401?
No. Provincial highways need separate Ministry of Transportation approval.
Source: Road permits and driveway work
What is the listed single-trip oversized fee?
$140.04 per trip; the yearly fee is $420.91. Confirm current charges before submission.
Source: Road permits and driveway work
Sources: Road permits and driveway work