A road closure is an application to permanently close a portion of public roadway. To permanently close a road, a road closure bylaw must be passed by City Council and a sales agreement must be negotiated and signed by the City and the applicant.
Anyone interested in applying for a road closure should first consult with the City by calling 780-944-0118 to determine if the road right-of-way is surplus land before submitting an application.
If the City confirms that the road in question is surplus, the applicant may contact the Real Estate Branch by emailing propertysales@edmonton.ca to inquire about the land sale process. Note that land cost estimates can not be provided because the subject road closure area has not been appraised. An appraisal won’t be completed until the road closure application has been fully processed to understand the terms and conditions required to sell the roadway (please refer to the Timelines and Process tab below to learn more about the City’s process). Road closures are sold at fair market value and in alignment with the Municipal Government Act.
How to Apply
The City processes all road closure applications through an online Land Development Application (LDA) system. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
Apply Online
You will need to register for an account the first time you make an application.
To make a road closure application, you will need to submit:
- A map of the proposed road closure area
- A cover letter describing the reason for the application
If you need help applying, please call the department at the number below for assistance. Planning staff can assist in creating an LDA online at one of our kiosks.
Costs
Fees are not required at the time of application. Once your application has been reviewed and accepted, you will be sent an invoice with the correct fee amount. Fees must be paid before formal review and circulation can occur.
2025 Planning and Development Fee Schedule - Effective January 1, 2025
Please note that the applicant is also responsible for all fees associated with the sale, including but not limited to soil tests, surveys, Land Titles registrations and utility relocations if required.
Payment Options
Online
Payment can be made online during the application process using Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
By mail (cheque only):
Edmonton Service Centre
2nd Floor, Edmonton Tower
10111 104 Avenue NW
Edmonton AB
T5J 0J4
Over the phone
311 or, if outside of Edmonton, 780-442-5311
Timelines and Process
Processing time for a Road Closure application is influenced by many factors and can be longer if complex planning issues arise. Additionally, processing times are dependent on reaching an agreed upon purchase price between the City and the applicant. See the Permanent Road Closure Process flowchart for details. After a road closure is approved by City Council, the closed road is typically consolidated with the applicant’s land by way of a plan of survey.
