Roadside Brushing
Removal of brush from roadside ditches is vital for the safety of the traveling public. Continuous shade causes soft shoulders and rapidly deteriorating roads, leading to dangerous driving conditions. Removing brush along roadsides improves sightlines for drivers, restores proper drainage in ditches, reduces snow-drifting problems and allows for dissipation of dust clouds created by traffic on gravel roads.
Although some residents prefer to see a heavily treed roadside for the benefit of birds, small animals, dust control and other aesthetic reason, for safety reasons roadside brush is removed.
For more information on roadside brushing contact Transportation Services at 780-939-8252 or
1-866-939-9303.
2011 Spring Brushing Schedule
The Sturgeon County construction crews will continue to work on the brushing program until the end of March (weather permitting). Below is the list of brushing project; there will be a progress update as the crew continues with the program.
Range Road 231 south of Hwy 643 - brushing with heavy equipment (D7/D5) and burning IN PROGRESS
Range Road 225 south of Hwy 643 - brushing with mulcher (hired contractor) IN PROGRESS
Twp Road 570 & Range Road 242 - brushing and mulching IN PROGRESS
Twp Road 555A from Range Road 230 to Rge Rd 225 – brushing with heavy equipment (D7/D5 and burning
Range Road 225 & Twp Road 564 - Corner brushing for site distance with heavy equipment
Twp Road 564 west of Range Road 225 - brushing with heavy equipment (D7/D5)
Twp Road 554 from Range Road 251 to Hwy 28 - brushing with heavy equipment (D7/D5) and hand brushing (see below)
We will update this website and the FYI County Newsletter published in the Free Press as work continues.
Sturgeon County appreciates your understanding and cooperation and apologizes for any inconveniences that may occur while the brushing program is in your area.
Please drive with care and attention and be reminded that the speed limit on the local gravel roads is 80km/hr unless otherwise posted.