Permits for Access, Signs, Structures and Development
A permit is required from the Minister of Infrastructure for development adjacent to provincial highways. Provincial highways include provincial trunk highways, provincial roads and provincial access roads.
As of March 1, 2019, the authority to issue permits for development including accesses, structures, signage and trails adjacent to provincial highways is delegated to the Highway Planning and Design Branch of Manitoba Infrastructure, as stipulated under The Transportation Infrastructure Act.
Before applying for a permit, Manitoba Infrastructure strongly encourages you to read the following:
- Guide for Permits - Development Adjacent to Provincial Highways (PDF, 2.2 MB)
- Application and Approval Process for a Development Permit (PDF, 129 KB)
Permit application fees are regulated under the Transportation Infrastructure (General) Regulation.
- Permit Fees (PDF)
How to Apply for a Permit
Application forms for accesses to or structures and signs adjacent to a provincial highway can be submitted online, in person at any Manitoba Infrastructure regional office or by mail or in person to Manitoba Infrastructure’s Highway Planning and Design Branch in Winnipeg.
Online:
Apply for an for Access and Development Permit
In person or by mail:
Print and complete the application form:
- Application for Permit Advertising Sign adjacent to a Provincial Highway in a Controlled Area (PDF, 34 KB)
- Application for Permit Access onto and/or Structures adjacent to a Provincial Highway in a Controlled Area (PDF, 20 KB)
Contacts
For more information contact your local Manitoba Infrastructure regional office or:
Manitoba Infrastructure
Highway Planning and Design Branch
Roadside Development Section
1420 - 215 Garry Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3P3
Telephone: 204-945-3457
Email: HwyPlanDes@gov.mb.ca
