Road Use Agreements (RUA) are used to ensure the Prime Contractor is aware of the responsibilities and policies the Municipality has in place for movement on roads under their control. The agreements allow the Municipality to impose specific conditions for the occupancy of a lease or roadway based on current Municipal policy.

When a Municipality has adopted a policy to require Road Use Agreements, RDS will work with the Municipality, Road User and Prime Contractor to ensure all required documentation is in place. In the majority of situations, an executed Road Use Agreement must be in place prior to the Road User or Prime Contractor receiving any approvals to move on roadways within the Municipality. It is recommended that a Prime Contractor be aware of when a RUA is required and work to have this document established before a project commences, otherwise delays may be experienced.

There are three types of RUA’s – Annual, Site Specific and Single Trip. Each Municipality will have different needs that justify the type of Road Use Agreement is implemented in each Municipality.