Special Event Road Closure Permits
If you are planning an outdoor event on a Region RoadView a Detailed Map of Peel's Regional Roads (PDF)you may need a road closure permit for special outdoor events such as:
- Parades
- Fundraisers
- Festivals
- Walkathons/Marathons/Running Events
Letter of Intent (Application)
A letter of intent that provides the following:
- Company/Resident name and complete address
- Contact person if different from above
- Telephone, cell and fax numbers
- Proposed location, street names and outer limits of event boundary
- Proposed date and time (rain date if applicable)
- Number of participants and vehicles
- Brief description of event along with previous years history if available
- Detailed route map showing both start and end location
Special Event Permit Type
The Region of Peel will review the event details and decide what requirements are needed from the applicant in order to obtain the permit that suits your event.
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| Type of Closure | Definition | Forms | Requirements | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Closure | This is an event that requires the complete closure of a Regional Road and or a Municipal Road. Traffic movement must be diverted by a scheduled detour plan. Police must be at the event site for traffic control. | Special Event Application Insurance Certificate (PDF) |
Email, fax or hand-deliver your Special Event Application, Permit and Insurance certificateat least 6 weeks beforethe event date. | $562.10 (You can pay in person using Visa, MasterCard or mail a cheque made payable to the Region of Peel) |
| Partial Closure | This is a special event that requires lane closures, but allows traffic to continue in both directions. Police may be at the event site for traffic control. |
Special Event Application Insurance Certificate (PDF) |
Email, fax or hand-deliver your Special Event Application, Permit and Insurance Certificateat least 4 weeks beforethe event date. | $281.05 (You can pay in person using Visa, MasterCard or mail a cheque made payable to the Region of Peel) |
| Rolling Closure | This is a special event closure that does not require any permanent lane closures. Used mostly for small parade walks that use sidewalks only and/ or bike events that close roads for a very short period of time. All closures are contained to either (1) lane and monitored by police presence. | Special Event Application Insurance Certificate (PDF) |
Email, fax or hand-deliver your Special Event Application, Permit and Insurance Certificateat least 4 weeks beforethe event date. | $281.05 (You can pay in person using Visa, MasterCard or mail a cheque made payable to the Region of Peel) |
Insurance Requirements
All applicants excluding municipalities, plant owners and their designated contractors require an Insurance Certificate (PDF) - $5 million minimum, naming the Region of Peel and Area Municipality as additional insured.
Once we receive the above items, an Approval Letter with a permit number and Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement will be forwarded to you. You must complete and return the Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement 2 (two) weeks before the event and you must follow all the instructions.
Cancelling Your Event
If you have to cancel the event, you must notify the Region of Peel a minimum of 2 (two) weeks by calling us at 905-791-7800.
For more information, please contact:
The Regional Municipality of Peel
Public Works Department
Traffic Engineering/Transportation Division
10 Peel Centre Dr., Suite B, 4th Floor
Brampton, ON. L6T 4B9
Tel: 905-791-7800
Toll Free: 1-888-919-7800
Fax: 905-791-1442
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