Traffic sign maintenance

The City installs and maintains a variety of traffic signs along Calgary’s roadways. These signs inform the public about traffic regulations, provide information and warn about upcoming road characteristics or hazards. Traffic signs are typically mounted on metal posts, although some are mounted overhead on traffic signal arms.

Report a damaged or faded traffic sign

To report a traffic sign in need of repair (not for Deerfoot or Stoney Trail), please fill out one of the following online service requests:

Contact 311 directly for the following:

  • Traffic signs obstructed by a tree
  • Signs in a Park or on a Pathway

Traffic signs on Deerfoot and Stoney Trail

Deerfoot Trail and Stoney Trail are maintained by the Province of Alberta and are maintained by different companies. Note where your issue is an contact the correct company based on the location.

Deerfoot Trail

  • For the majority of concerns on Deerfoot Trail, call Carmacks directly at 403-543-8750.
  • For Deerfoot Trail concerns south of Stoney Trail South, call Chinook Operations at 1-877-898-7623.

Stoney Trail

  • Report concerns for Stoney Trail North (16 Ave. N.W. – 17 Ave. S.E.) to Carmacks at 403-543-8750.
  • Report concerns for concerns on Stoney Trail South (east of Macleod Trail to 17 Ave. S.E.) to Chinook Operations at 1-877-898-7623.
  • Report concerns for Stoney Trail South (west of Macleod Trail to Glenmore Trail S.W.) to KGL Operations at 403-212-0565.

Types of traffic signs

Traffic signs include regulatory, warning, guide and information signs such as:

  • Stop, Yield, and ​​Merge
  • Crosswalk and Playground Zone
  • Speed limit and lane designation
  • Bike lanes
  • Parking signs, including accessible parking and residential parking zones
  • Street name blades
  • Taxi zone
  • Snow routes
  • Yellow and black warning signs (deer crossing, ramp speeds, etc.)
  • Brown and white facility markers
  • Green and white guide signs

To see examples of traffic signs, explore the Government of Alberta’s Sign Catalogue.

Sign locations

Are you looking for a traffic sign location, but don't need a legal document? See the locations on the map of traffic signs.

See the map
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