Staff:
Jeff Bommersbach – Assistant County Engineer
Jamie Larsen – Maintenance Superintendent
Luke Dellwo – Shop Supervisor
Matt Guetter – Senior Sign Specialist
Jacqueline Reck – Accountant
Robin Kokesch – Administrative Assistant/Accounting Technician
Redwood County Highway Update
Are you looking to better understand how the Redwood County Highway Department works? Are you curious how County Road and Bridge maintenance and construction is funded and what portions your local property taxes pay for? Anthony Sellner, County Engineer, and Larry Hubert, Maintenance Foreman and Supervisor, walk through these aspects of the Redwood County Highway Department in this intriguing and informative video.
Information
MN511 Road Conditions
2025 Spring Road Restrictions:
Redwood County seasonal road restrictions were removed Wednesday April 16, 2025. ALL bridge posting signs up must be adhered to.
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Dust Control on Gravel Roads
5 Year Road and Bridge Plan
2026 Construction Project Map
ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY NOXIOUS WEEDS & ENCROACHMENT
Rural Redwood County residents are reminded that the Redwood County road rights-of-way spray crew will be spraying from May through October. If you DO NOT want your rights-of-way sprayed (due to ditch hay harvesting), please post a sign at the beginning of the property (stop spray) and at the end (start spray). A map of this area should be sent to the Highway Department ([email protected]) or stop and we will note the location. The signs should be in place prior to May 1, 2025 and can be removed after November 1, 2025. Note: Landowners are responsible for control of noxious weeds in the rights-of-way if they choose to post the signs.
The Redwood County Highway Dept. would like to remind landowners about right-of-way encroachment along County roads. Anyone disturbing the County’s right-of-way markers or anyone disturbing the County’s right-of-way by tilling or spraying an herbicide that kills the right-of-way vegetation will be subject to misdemeanor prosecution pursuant to statute 160.2715. In addition, the landowner will be required to seed these areas as needed.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE REDWOOD COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT. AT (507) 637-4056.
MN Dept of Ag's list of Noxious Weeds
For more information, contact the Redwood County Highway Dept. at (507) 637-4056.
Snow & Ice Control
Snow on Road Notice
The Redwood County Highway Department would like to remind all county residents that it is unlawful to obstruct any highway or deposit snow or ice thereon.
Minnesota Statutes 160.2715 and 169.42 prohibit the plowing, blowing, shoving, and placing of snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots onto public roadways. This can include the ditch and right-of-way area. Violations of these statutes are a misdemeanor.
Piles of snow left on or near the road can freeze into a solid mass creating a hazardous situation for vehicles and snowplows. Piles of snow increase the chance of drifting snow onto the roadway. Accidents and damages caused by snow placed in the roadway may result in liability to the property owner.
Redwood County ADA Transition Plan
Redwood County Subrecipient Title VI Plan
2023 Redwood County Road Safety Plan
2024 Annual Highway Department Report
Permits
County Highway Permits
Permit applications can be completed and submitted online via RT Vision, or by downloading a “PDF” utilizing Adobe Acrobat Reader. The application files may be large and, therefore, may take some time to download depending on the connection speed of your service provider. You may also request the application forms by contacting the Highway Department. Applications may be emailed, mailed or faxed to Redwood County Highway Department. Please note that no permit is valid until signed by the County Engineer or his designated representative.
Online Permit Application
Apply for any of Redwood County Highway Department's Permits online in a few easy steps.
Moving Buildings and Overwidth Loads
This permit is for moving over-width loads across Redwood County roads. Download of this document will include the permit application and pertinent regulations to move buildings and over-width loads. Applicant must provide proof of insurance (either a Certificate of Insurance or copy of insurance policy). The applicant must also provide the route and/or map of Redwood County roads that will be used during the move. There is no fee for this permit.
Rural Access Permit
This permit is required prior to the construction of new rural entrances or the modification of existing entrances. Download of this document will include the permit application and Redwood County Policy concerning rural access entrances on County Roads. A map, preferably from a current plat book, must be submitted along with the application.
A $1,500 deposit (money order or certified check) is required prior to approval of the application for new rural entrances only. (No deposit required for the modification of existing entrances.) The deposit will be returned to the applicant upon final inspection and approval by the Highway Department.
Rural Access Permit Extra Wide-accepted by email, mail, or fax only
This permit is required prior to the construction of new rural entrances or the modification of existing entrances. Download of this document will include the permit application and Redwood County Policy concerning rural access entrances on County Roads. A map, preferably from a current plat book, must be submitted along with the application.
A $1,500 deposit (money order or certified check) is required prior to approval of the application for new rural entrances only. (No deposit required for the modification of existing entrances.) The deposit will be returned to the applicant upon final inspection and approval by the Highway Department.
Municipal Access Permit
This permit is required prior to the construction of new municipal entrances or the modification of existing entrances. Download of this document will include the permit application and Redwood County Policy concerning municipal access entrances on County Roads. A map must be submitted along with the application.
A $1,500 deposit (money order or certified check) is required prior to approval of the application. The deposit will be returned to the applicant upon final inspection and approval by the Highway Department.
Overweight Permit
This permit is required for individuals or companies to move vehicles/loads exceeding posted load limits on county roads. Click here to download the Overweight Permit. (Please use Internet Explorer)
Permit for Misc. Utility and Repairs on County Roads
This permit is required for individuals or companies to perform minor excavations for utility work, temporary work zone sites, or any other activity that may interfere with traffic on a County Road. Download of this document consists of the permit application and regulations pertinent to various operations. There is no fee for this permit.
Utility Permit
This permit is required for placing, construction and maintenance for utilities located within County Right-of-Way. Download of this document will include the permit application, rules and regulations of the Redwood County Board of Commissioners, and instructions. Applicant shall attach a sketch of the proposed installation with the application. There is no fee for this permit.
Barricade Road for Public Events
This permit is required of individuals or organizations intending to temporarily barricade or close a County Road for the purposes of parades, celebrations or any other events that may interfere with traffic on a public road. Download of this document includes the application and insurance requirements necessary for the permit. There is no fee for this permit.
Drainage Permit
This permit is required for any drainage related activities performed within County Right-of-Way. Download of this document includes the permit application, specifications for construction, and a brief summary of Minnesota Law regulating drainage work. Applicant shall attach a sketch or map of the area showing location and intended type of installation. There is no fee for this permit. In some cases, a deposit will be required before the permit will be issued. The deposit must be in the form of a cashier’s or certified check and will be retained until the County Engineer verifies that the work has been satisfactorily completed.
Road Closures
Road and Bridge Closures
Updated 1/7/2026 at 3:15 p.m.
NOTE: The dates on all closures may change due to weather or a number of other factors. Please monitor this website as we’ll be posting updates as they become available.
Due to Road Work…
CR 70 (230th St) is closed from CSAH 17 to Knox Ave; 3.5 miles east of Wabasso due to a bridge replacement. Please use alternate route.
200th Street is closed between Hunter Ave and CSAH 6; approximately 4 miles south of Wabasso due to a bridge closure.
CSAH 17 is closed from County Road 9, over the Minnesota River (Gold Mine Bridge) to the Scenic Byway due failing bridge structure.
Due to Flooding/Road Condition...
*List does not include a complete list of township road closures.
For state road closures, please visit the Minnesota Department of Transportation 511 website.
Construction Projects
Construction Project Information
2026 Construction Project Map
2026 Construction
26-1 Prairie Ave. (Township Road 336) - Bridge Replacement – SAP 064-599-148
Bids will be opened Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Redwood County Highway Department. The anticipated award date is February 3, 2026, at the county board of commissioners meeting. Please visit Redwood County’s OneOffice site for bidding information.
26-2 Various Locations - Bridge Replacements – SAP 064-599-148; SAP 064-599-137, SAP 064-599-146, SAP 064-599-147, and SAP 064-607-054
Bids will be opened Tuesday, February 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Redwood County Highway Department. The anticipated award date is February 17, 2026, at the county board of commissioners meeting. Please visit Redwood County’s OneOffice site for bidding information.
2025 Construction
Culvert Replacement Over Unnamed Stream
COUNTY PROJECT 25-5 / SP 064-620-011 / MINNESOTA PROJECT PRO 6425(323)
The project includes replacement of a 10’ by 10’ box culvert (BR. 1195) over an unnamed stream between the Lyon County line and Redwood County Road 78, 1.6 miles southeast of Tracy.
Grant: MnDOT Agreement No. 1060954 (MVLST General Funds – SAAS Acct 431), Federal PROTECT funds, and Local County/Watershed funds – SP 064-620-011; Minnesota Project PRO 6425(323) County Project 25-5; Replace Culvert Over Unnamed Stream – New RC Culvert Control Structure, Approach Grading, and Bituminous Surfacing
Agency Leadership: Nick Klisch, Redwood County Engineer, 507-637-4056, [email protected]
Grant Manager: Nick Klisch, Redwood County Engineer, 507-637-4056, [email protected]
Contractor: Noomen Excavating, LLC. of Currie, MN 56132
25-5 CSAH 20 - Culvert Replacement Over Unnamed Stream - RC Culvert Control Structure, Approach Grading, and Bituminous Surfacing – SP 064-620-011
Awarded to Noomen Excavating Inc. at the October 7, 2025 county board of commissioners meeting for the amount of their bid. Please visit Redwood County’s OneOffice site for bidding information.
25-4 County Road 78 - Flood Repair-Embankment Stabilization – C.R. 22-78
Awarded to Crow River Construction at the September 2, 2025 county board of commissioners meeting for the amount of their bid. Please visit Redwood County’s OneOffice site for bidding information.
2024 Construction
24-8 Ocean Ave, Porter Ave, 170th St, and Harvest Ave - Bridge Replacements – SAP 064-599-129, SAP 064-599-133, SAP 064-599-135 and SAP 064-599-136
Awarded to Midwest Contracting, LLC. at the December 3, 2024, county board of commissioners meeting for the amount of their bid. Please visit Redwood County’s OneOffice site for bidding information.
24-5 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Grading, Aggregate Base, Plant Mixed Bituminous Pavement, ADA Improvements - SP 064-596-001; CRP 6424 (301)
Awarded to M.R. Paving and Excavating, Inc. at the September 3, 2024 county board of commissioners meeting for the amount of their bid. Please visit www.bolton-menk.com or QuestCDN.com project #9186063 for bidding information.
24-7 CSAH 10 - Bridge Replacement – SAP 064-610-032
Awarded to Prahm Construction, Inc. at the July 2, 2024 county board of commissioners meeting for the amount of their bid. Please visit Redwood County’s OneOffice site for bidding information.
24-2 Bridge Replacements - SAP 064-598-030, SAP 064-598-031, SAP 064-598-033, SAP 064-598-034, SAP 064-599-131, SAP 064-599-132, SAP 064-599-138, SAP 064-599-139, SAP 064-599-140, SAP 064-599-141, SAP 064-599-142, SAP 064-601-018, SAP 064-607-049, SAP 064-616-017, and SAP 064-645-007.
Awarded to John Riley Construction Inc. at the April 2, 2024 county board of commissioners meeting for the amount of their bid. Please visit Redwood County’s OneOffice site for bidding information.