Do I need approval before starting my construction project? You will need to receive an Environmental Management Section (EMS) Approval-to-Proceed if your work takes place within the provincial right-of-way, or if your work could result in a possible impact to the right-of-way...
All signs within view of Prince Edward Island highways are controlled by the Highway Signage Act A permit is required to place an on-premise sign at the civic address of a business. The sign can only describe the business operating at that location, for example, Jon’s B&B. What...
Festivals and events require approval to allow for temporary special event signs on Island highways. All signs within view of an Island highway are controlled by the Highway Signage Act. All special event signs require permits. A special event sign is used during a specific...
All signs within view of a Prince Edward Island Highway are controlled by the Highway Signage Act. Tourism business signs provide the travelling public with directional signage in a concise, visible manner. Only businesses defined as “tourism business” in the regulations may...
It is possible to lease provincially owned land from Government. The tenant must adhere to the terms and conditions of the lease agreement and carry adequate insurance, with Government named as an additional insured. If you are leasing land from Government, you should expect to...
Provincially owned property that is not intended for future use may be declared surplus to the needs of Government and include such things as: Abandoned road beds; Properties acquired from the Department of Finance for nonpayment of property taxes; Houses or buildings acquired...
The Confederation Trail stretches 435 kilometres and goes from one end of the Island to the other. Tracing the route of what once was the Prince Edward Island railway, the Confederation Trail is ideal for hiking or cycling. The trail is managed as a linear park by the Department...
Seasonal weight restrictions limit the maximum weight of vehicles allowed to travel on certain roads as a way to help prevent damage and protect Islanders' investment in our roadways. Late winter and early spring driving in our province has its own set of challenges. Previously...
The Traffic Operations section is responsible for the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices and traffic operations for the province, as well as technical and informational support to the Department for its highway construction and highway maintenance activities...
Who can I speak to regarding the maintenance or replacement of a bridge? Contact Darrell Evans, P.Eng. by email at djevans@gov.pe.ca Where can I find out the number of vehicles (traffic counts) on a particular road/highway? Contact Brett Wallace, P. Eng. by email at bawallace@gov...