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:

• City Street Maps
• Paving Program
• Road Closures
• Snow Plowing
• Street Naming
• Traffic

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

Pothole Repairs

Potholes are caused when moisture enters a crack in the pavement and then freezes and expands in cold temperatures. The expansion puts pressure on the crack, causing the asphalt to break away, resulting in a pothole. Vehicle traffic over the pothole can cause the edges to crumble, which increases the 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 changes from year to year and depends on the amount of freeze/thaw cycles that occur in the spring.

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

Street Sweeping

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 to quickly and effectively clean 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 stay parked on the street 12 hours after a temporary parking ban has been put in place are considered in violation of the City's Traffic Bylaw and risk fines and towing. If your vehicle has been towed, please see more information about the City's Impound Lot.

Burnt Out Street Lights