The Phase 1 parking ban came into effect December 28, 2025 at 7 a.m. The Phase 1 ban includes freeways, arterial roadways and business districts.

Be prepared for the next parking ban and sign up to receive parking ban notifications! The advance notice of a parking ban, through text and/or email, helps residents know when to move their vehicles. It also helps crews clear roads safely and more efficiently. Subscribers are even notified of when a ban has ended. Visit edmonton.ca/SafeTravels to sign up for notifications.