Special Event Road Closure Application
How do I apply?
Event organizers who are planning recreational or community events in Brampton, such as block parties, road races or parades must complete a Road Closure Application at least six weeks prior to the event and return it to:
Works & Transportation Department
Traffic Engineering Services
8850 McLaughlin Road, Unit #2
Brampton, Ontario L6Y 5T1
Once the road closure application has been approved, the City of Brampton’s Works & Transportation Department will issue a Road Occupancy Permit. Works & Transportation staff will drop off and pick up signage and barricades that the event organizer will need to use to close the road.
How much does it cost?
There is no application/permit fee required for a block party, road race or parade.
Who can apply?
Anyone can apply for a temporary road closure in Brampton to organize an event. However, it is encouraged that the application be submitted by someone who is aware of all the activities taking place during the event, such as the event organizer.
Where do I get the application?
Click here to download the application.
Or pick up an application from one of the following locations:
Or contact 905-874-2500 to request to have the application mailed to you.
How long can a road be closed?
The maximum time allotted for a temporary road closure is 24 hours. However, an event MUST finish no later than midnight.
Note: If a temporary road closure is necessary for more than 24 hours, Council approval is required.
What are my responsibilities as an event organizer?
 Block Parties |
- Keep barricades and signs in a safe place until the road closure begins and after it is finished.
- Physically close off the road using the signs and barricades provided.
- Ensure that the road is closed off in a safe manner and as instructed by the City of Brampton.
- Contact the Works & Transportation Department if there is any confusion about where to set up signs and barricades.
- Make provisions for access to properties contained within the closure for emergency purposes.
- Ensure that the event is carried out in accordance to all laws, regulations, municipal by-laws and provisions identified in the road occupancy permit.
- Ensure that no fire be permitted on the road.
- Clean the road in a thorough manner immediately following the event.
| | Road Races & Parades |
Depending on the nature of the event, all or some of the responsibilities below will be required:
- Arrange a meeting with the City of Brampton to discuss details of the event.
- Submit traffic control plans for approval.
- Arrange to have roads closed by:
- Obtaining signs and barricades from the City of Brampton.
- Hiring Peel Regional Police and/or contractor.
- Provide a Certificate of Insurance.
- Notice of road closure is to be provided by means of local advertisement and/or notification letters delivered directly to the property owners or tenants.
- Make provisions for access to properties contained within the closure for emergency purposes.
- Ensure that the event is carried out in accordance to all laws, regulations, municipal by-laws and provisions identified in the road occupancy permit.
- Ensure that no fire be permitted on the road.
- Clean the road in a thorough manner immediately following the event.
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