Apply for Dust Control by April 30
Annual program suppresses dust on gravel roads
To participate in the MD’s Dust Control Program, applications must be submitted by April 30.
Rural living often comes with the challenge of dust from traffic on gravel roads, which can be both a nuisance and a safety hazard. The annual Dust Control Program provides a practical solution to help reduce this dust.
Each year, dust control agents are applied to specific MD roadways at no cost to homeowners. These include major intersections, hazardous school bus stops, hamlets, heavily developed residential areas, cemeteries, industrial parks, and residences located within 100 metres of roads with traffic exceeding 150 vehicles per day.
Opt-in Dust Control Program
Applications for the annual Dust Control Program must be submitted by April 30. Late applications will not be accepted.
The program also allows residents to apply for dust control on rural roads adjacent to their private residences for a standard fee of $350 per 100 metres, with an additional $3.50 per extra metre.
The Dust Control Program typically begins in May and is completed by the end of June, weather and road conditions permitting. A calcium chloride agent is used, which binds gravel dust particles together to help prevent them from being carried by wind or traffic.
Download your application form from the Dust Control Program section of the MD's website and submit it before the April 30 deadline.
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