Apply to create a road access through a highway right-of-way

You need a permit to create a road access through a highway right-of-way. You can apply for

• residential or agricultural access; or
• commercial, multi-residential and resource access.

Apply for residential or agricultural accesses

Applications take 4 to 6 weeks to complete.

1. Complete the construction or modification of access to a controlled highway application form.
2. Gather your supporting documents:
   • proof of tenure such as Certificate of Title, property tax assessment, lease agreement, etc.;
   • a map showing property limits at a scale of 1:5,000; and
   • proof of liability insurance, either from the applicant or their contractor, depending on who will perform the work.
3. Submit your application, supporting documents and $100 application fee.
   In person: Building 1275, 9029 Quartz Road in Whitehorse
   Email: [email protected]
   Mail:
   Government of Yukon
   Transportation Maintenance Branch (W-12)
   Box 2703
   Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6

Some applications may require that the proposed access be surveyed. Ask your local road foreperson if you need a survey when they do their site visit.

Apply for commercial, multi-residential and resource accesses

These applications take approximately 6 weeks to complete. The time it takes to process an application depends on the complexity of the proposed project.

Before you apply

Commercial application requirements

If you are applying as a business, you will need to provide:

• a business plan;
• a construction schedule; and
• a sketch of the proposed facility.

We may ask you for more information, including:

• hours of operation;
• operating season;
• expected number of visitors; and
• proposed signage.

Multi-residential

Usually requires designs by a professional engineer and includes:

• proposed subdivision plan;
• traffic analysis;
• highway or local road upgrades;
• Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) screening; and
• land-use permits.

Resource accesses road

Typically requires:

• estimated traffic volume;
• proposed vehicle configurations;
• proposed project schedule; and
• whether or not it will be a seasonal use access.

Some projects may require YESAA or land use permits, and First Nation consultation. Provide the approved documentation along with your permit application package.

Submit your application

1. Complete the construction or modification of access to a controlled highway application form.
2. Gather your supporting documents:
   • proof of tenure such as Certificate of Title, property tax assessment, lease agreement, etc.;
   • a map showing property limits at a scale of 1:5,000; and
   • proof of liability insurance, either from the applicant or their contractor, depending on who will perform the work.
3. Submit your application, supporting documents and $100 application fee.
   In person: Building 1275, 9029 Quartz Road in Whitehorse
   Email: [email protected]
   Mail:
   Government of Yukon
   Transportation Maintenance Branch (W-12)
   Box 2703
   Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6

Some applications may require that the proposed access be surveyed. Ask your local road foreperson if you need a survey when they do their site visit.