Streets and Sidewalks

The City of Prince Albert Public Works division manages transportation related concerns, maintenance and construction of roads, parking areas and sidewalks in the community.

Learn more about:

To review all current and traffic flow plans with the City of Prince Albert, view the Transportation Master Plan.

Potholes form when moisture enters a crack in the pavement and then freezes, causing the pavement to expand and form a hole. The expansion puts pressure on the crack, causing the asphalt to break away and form a pothole. Vehicle traffic over the pothole can cause the edges to crumble, increasing its size.

Potholes are repaired based on the same priority system used for snow plowing operations. The high-traffic arterial roadways will be repaired first, followed by school zones and bus routes, the Central Avenue business district, and, finally, residential areas.

Each year, the City repairs 1,000 to 2,500 potholes. The number and severity of potholes vary from year to year and depend on the number of freeze-thaw cycles in spring.

To help crews locate potholes, the City of Prince Albert encourages residents to report potholes by contacting the Public Works Department.

Report a pothole

Dust suppression involves the application of an emulsified asphalt product or an alternate product to an unpaved, gravel-surfaced road or alley to mitigate dust on driving surfaces.


1. How can I get dust suppression on my street or alley?

Property owners adjacent to unpaved roads and alleys can petition the City to add or remove their block to the Dust Suppression Program. If over 50% of the adjacent property owners (representing more than 50% of the assessable value) petition to add or remove a road or alley from the program, then their block will be added or removed.

Each year (early spring), the City issues a media notice on its website and social media platforms to notify the public of the Dust Suppression Program/process and important dates for when residents can petition to add or remove their block from the program. Petitions must be received by the deadline specified in the media notice to add or remove your block for that year.

Once finalized, the list of approved blocks will be submitted as a bylaw for City Council approval.

To receive notifications, residents can subscribe to the City’s News and Notices.  (Select Service Announcements and Public Notices)


2. What is the cost and cost responsibility for dust suppression?

The cost for dust suppression is paid for by abutting properties. In 2026, the cost to property owners is:

  • $2.70 per foot ($8.88 per metre) of property abutting treated streets per application.
  • $1.35 per foot ($4.44 per metre) of property abutting treated lanes per application.
  • Roads will receive up to two applications per season.
  • The cost to the resident is calculated based on the length of the application abutting the property and the number of applications per season, and it will be added to the Property Tax bill for next year.

3. How do we pay for dust suppression?

The cost of dust suppression will be added to next year's Property Tax bill.


4. How effective is the dust suppression program?

Dust suppression is not a permanent solution for managing dust on non-paved roads/alleys, but two applications do provide effective seasonal control of dust on residential roads/alleys.


5. Important dates for the 2026 dust suppression program

6. What do I do if I miss the deadline for adding or removing my block from the Dust Suppression Program?

Residents who miss the deadline for a particular year can apply for the program in the following year. It is suggested that they subscribe to the City’s News and Notices webpage so they can receive the annual notice of the Program, including important dates. 

When crews pave roads or do a utility dig, sidewalks, driveways, curbs and crossings are often impacted as follows:

The City pays for the repairs:


1. Underground work that results in concrete replacement 

The City Watermain or Sewer Replacement usually requires a 10-foot-deep trench below the surface, so we need to remove the concrete to do the work. The City then puts the concrete back at the City’s Cost.

Other Underground works that result in concrete replacement are:

  1. Lead Service Replacement
  2. Valves, Catch Basins, Manhole Replacements

2. Surface Drainage

Concrete is repaired selectively if it causes drainage problems for the neighbourhood. Concrete that has heaved or sunk, leaving puddles 1/2 inch deep or more on the street, is replaced. Any puddles less than this depth remain in place. At the City’s cost.


3. Repaired for Access at the City's Cost

a) For Sidewalks and Curbs, the following conditions must be met for repair at the City’s Cost: 

    1. 1.5-inch-wide cracks or greater
    2. Spalls 12 inches long or greater
    3. Ravelling with pitting that is 1 inch deep or greater
    4. Trip edges that are 2 inches tall or greater
    5. Various complications as determined by the City 

Residents/Business Owners pay for the repairs:


4. Residents or Business Driveway Crossings' responsibility

b) For Residents or Business Driveway Crossings, it is the responsibility of the owner to maintain them at the Owner’s Cost. Crossings are the section of curb and sidewalk that the owner drives over to access their property.

  • If the condition identified in 3.a) is identified on a Driveway Crossing, then the City approaches the Owner and asks them if they would like the City to repair their Driveway Crossing on their behalf.  
    1. If they agree that the City covers 50% of the cost, the Owner covers the other 50%.
    2. If they don’t no work occurs
  • Some additional reasons the City would approach the Owner:
    1. Driveway width doesn’t match the Crossing width
    2. There is a Crossing that is not being Used
    3. Bylaw Infractions. Parking on the mud, driving over curbs, and failing to maintain the driveway per the permits. Etc.
  • The Residents can also approach the City for a repair. If the requested repair does not fall within 1) through to 3.a), then the request would not occur, or the City can do it at 100% cost to the owner. 
  • Outside of Paving and Utility Projects, homeowners pay 100% of the cost to maintain their Crossings.

5. Homeowners will know if their crossing is being replaced when 

Homeowners will know if their crossing is being replaced when City crews mark the panels to be removed, usually 2-5 days before the concrete repair starts. Marking the panels can’t occur too early, because the asphalt surface needs to be milled before the drainage issues in 2) can be identified. 

Notice to Residents 

The Residents receive notice of spray marks on sidewalks that are being replaced.


6. How much does it cost?

 Every driveway is different. The city supplies the Owner with the estimated cost.


7. Does everyone pay the same amount?

No. Everyone pays similar rates, but the work is unique to each.

 

Street sweeping clears tonnes of sand and debris from City roadways and helps to keep streets safe, clean and beautiful. The City starts street sweeping in April or May of each year, depending on the timing of the snow melt. The process typically takes six to eight weeks to complete unless weather conditions create significant delays.

Street sweeping follows the same priority as snow removal operations. Major arterial roadways are swept first, followed by bus routes and school zones, the downtown area and, finally, residential areas.


Street Sweeping Temporary Parking Bans

Temporary parking bans are put in place to assist crews in quickly and effectively cleaning sand and debris from city streets. Streets are signed at least 12 hours in advance to notify motorists of the temporary parking ban. Any vehicles that remain parked on the street 12 hours after the signs have been put up will be considered in violation of the City of Prince Albert Traffic Bylaw, 2013 - Section 78(b).


Fines and Towing

Cars that remain parked on the street 12 hours after a temporary parking ban is in effect are in violation of the City's Traffic Bylaw and risk fines and towing. If your vehicle has been towed, please see the City's Impound Lot page for more information.

If you find a burnt-out street light, please report it to SaskPower online or call 1-888-757-6937.

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City of Prince Albert
1084 Central Avenue
Prince Albert, SK S6V 7P3
Phone: 306-953-4884
After Hours Emergency: 306-953-4348
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