Phone: 507-637-4056 | Fax: 507-637-4068
Email: rchd@co.redwood.mn.us
Redwood County Highway Department
1820 E. Bridge Street, P.O. Box 6
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
Al Forsberg, Interim Engineer
News & Info
News & Info
PRESS RELEASE
June 26, 2020 – Redwood County Highway (CSAH) 101 and (CSAH) 6 bridges over the Minnesota River are currently closed for construction and more traffic is using the CSAH 17 Bridge, also known as the Gold Mine Bridge.
The Gold Mine Bridge is an old, narrow, weight posted truss bridge. It has been reported heavy truck traffic exceeding the weight limit, including loaded semis, have been using this bridge. This represents a significant safety hazard to the overweight vehicles and threatens the integrity of the bridge. Even though the bridge is in good condition for its age, State and Federal funding will likely not be available to replace the bridge due to its historic nature and distance to the river crossings.
To protect public safety, preserve the life of the bridge and to mitigate the danger the following restrictions have been implemented. Vertical clearance boards have been installed to limit the height of passing vehicles to 8’ 6”, a 5 ton maximum per vehicle and a speed limit of 10 mph. Motorists can expect to see appropriate displays around the bridge.
The CSAH 6 project is progressing well. The pavement edge drains from Delhi to the river are complete. We anticipate the cold in place recycling pavement operation will begin on Saturday, June 27, 2020 or soon after. The project is anticipated to be completed around mid-August.
The CSAH 101 Bridge is also progressing well. The old deck, beams and south abutment have been removed. Piling for the south abutment will be placed soon, with bridge completion anticipated by winter.
For a complete list of Redwood County Highway projects, along with road closures, the public is encouraged to visit redwoodcounty-mn.us/departments/highway-department or call the Highway Department at (507) 637-4056.
PRESS RELEASE – MAY 6, 2020
CSAH 101 CLOSURE AT MINNESOTA RIVER
The Redwood County Highway Department would like to inform the general public that CSAH 101 will be closed at the Minnesota River to all traffic beginning Monday, May 11. Work will begin on the bridge replacement project. There will be a detour in place, so please plan accordingly.
Continue to monitor our website for construction progress and updates.
PRESS RELEASE – April 30, 2020
Redwood County Highway Department would like to inform the general public on the upcoming road and bridge construction slated for 2020 in the Redwood Falls area.
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT on CSAH 101 over the Minnesota River (North Redwood). The project is under contract with Duininck, Inc. It has a start date of May 4, 2020 with a completion date of November 1, 2020. There will be a detour in place.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION on CSAH 6 from the junction of trunk highway 19/71 to the Minnesota River. This project is not yet under contract. It will consist of a cold in place recycle, overlay, and aggregate shoulders. There will be a detour in place. Project length of 30 days.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION on CSAH 101 (Dekalb St.) from the junction of Meadow Lane to the junction of trunk highway 19/71. This project is under contract with M.R. Paving & Excavating, Inc. There will be a detour in place. Work to complete the project will resume in late May.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION on CSAH 101 (Dekalb St.) from the junction of trunk highway 67 to the junction of Meadow Lane. This project is not yet under contract. It will consist of bituminous mill and overlay, paved shoulders. There will be a detour in place. Work will start the first week in June.
Spring road postings have been removed as of Monday, April 27, 2020. Also, CSAH 6 from Trunk Highway 19 to the Minnesota River has now reverted back to a 10 ton road as of May 8, 2020.
County Highway Permits
County Highway Permits
All of the applications for permits are in a “PDF” format and once downloaded, can be viewed using 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.
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.
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 – fee schedule approved for overweight loads at the July 7, 2020 board meeting
*Fee schedule effective immediately. Updated permit form to be posted soon.
This permit is required for individuals or companies to move vehicles of size or weight of vehicle or load exceeding posted load limits on county roads. Click here to download the Overweight Permit. This permit must be completed in full, signed and returned to the Highway Department for review. Each permit is handled on a case by case basis and will take a minimum of two (2) days to issue, possibly longer. There is no fee for this permit.
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 7/6/20 at 12:40 p.m.
Due to Road Work…
NOTE: The dates on all anticipated 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.
CSAH 101 will be closed at the Minnesota River to all traffic beginning Monday, May 11. Work will begin on the bridge replacement project. There will be a detour in place, so please plan accordingly.
*CSAH 17 will be closed the week of July 6 for washout repair between 330th St. and 325th St. (about 2 miles west of Redwood Falls). NOTE: The timing has changed on this work.
CSAH 6 will be closed from T.H. 19 to the Minnesota River beginning on Monday, June 22 for bituminous resurfacing. There will be a detour in place, so please plan accordingly.
CSAH 10 will be closed the week of July 6 from US 14 to 110th St. It will be closed during daylight hours only – from 7 am to 5 pm. (about 2 miles east of Walnut Grove)
Due to Flooding/Road Condition…
Construction Projects
Construction Project Information
2020 Construction
CSAH 10 Bridge Replacement – SP 064-610-031
Currently accepting electronic bids via Redwood County’s OneOffice site.
CSAH 6 Overlay – SAP 064-606-035
Awarded to Duininck, Inc. at the June 2, 2020 board meeting for the amount of their bid. See Redwood County’s OneOffice site for the abstract.
Reflectorized Pavement Marking Project
Awarded to AAA Striping Service Co. at the June 2, 2020 board meeting for the amount of their bid. Click here for the Reflecorized Pavement Marking Abstract.
CSAH 1 and CSAH 101 Overlays – SAP 064-601-015, SAP 064-701-026
Awarded to Duininck, Inc. on May 19, 2020. See Redwood County’s OneOffice site for the abstract.
County Road 57 and Three Lakes Township Bridge Replacements – SAP 064-598-023, SAP 064-599-116
Awarded to R and G Construction Co. on May 5, 2020. See Redwood County’s OneOffice site for the abstract.
South Street in Vesta Improvements – SAP 064-594-002
Awarded to Duininck, Inc. on May 5, 2020. Click here for the SAP 064-594-002 Abstract.
Bituminous Road Repair Materials (Seasonal Requirements)
Awarded to Jebro, Inc. on May 5, 2020. Click here for the Bituminous Road Repair Materials Abstract.
Construction Started in 2019 and Final Payment Not Yet Made
Striping on Various CSAH’s – SP 064-070-006, SP 064-070-007
Contract awarded to AAA Striping Service Co. at the September 3, 2019 board meeting.
Click here for the SP 064-070-006 and SP 064-070-007 Abstract
CSAH 101 Bridge Construction – SAP 064-701-019, SAP 065-601-013
Contract awarded to Duininck, Inc. at the September 3, 2019 board meeting.
Click here for the SAP 064-701-019, 065-601-013 Abstract
County Road 78 Bridge Replacement – SAP 064-598-026
Contract awarded to Landwehr Construction, Inc. at the August 6, 2019 board meeting.
Click here for the SAP 064-598-026 Abstract
CSAH 5 Bridge Replacement – SP 064-605-030
Contract awarded to M & K Bridge Construction, Inc. per approval by the Office of Civil Rights on August 7, 2019.
Click here for the SP 064-605-030 Abstract
CSAH 4 Bridge Replacement – SAP 064-604-054
Contract awarded to Landwehr Construction, Inc. at the July 16, 2019 board meeting.
Click here for the SAP 064-604-054 Abstract
Construction Started in 2018 and Final Payment Not Yet Made
CSAH 101 (DeKalb St.) – SP 064-701-018
Awarded to M.R. Paving & Excavating, Inc. at the September 4, 2018 board meeting.
Click here for the CSAH 101 (Dekalb St.) Abstract
See Road Closures tab for additional information.