Highway Department

• 2022 Annual Highway Department Report
• Redwood County ADA Transition Plan
• Redwood County Subrecipient Title VI Plan
• 2023 Redwood County Road Safety Plan
• MN511 Road Conditions
• Snow & Ice Control
• County Right-of-Way Encroachments
  •  MN Dept of Ag's list of Noxious Weeds 
• Dust Control on Gravel Roads
• 5 Year Road and Bridge Plan 2022-2026
• Current Year Project Map 
• 2023 Spring Road Restrictions: Redwood County seasonal restrictions will go off Redwood County roads effective at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 8, 2023. Any bridge posting signs up must be adhered to. 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, 2023 and can be removed after November 1, 2023.  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.

• Plowing Do's and Don'ts 

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.

Click here to view MnDOT’s Bridge Info Interactive Map as an additional resource when planning your route.

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.

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 and Bridge Closures

Updated 6/2/2023 at 12:56 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 52 (140th St) is closed from CR 75 (Camp Ave) to Crown Ave for a bridge replacement. 

CR 68 (215th St) is closed from Prairie Ave to Ranch Ave for a bridge replacement. 

CSAH 17 is closed from County Road 9, over the Minnesota River (Gold Mine Bridge) to the Scenic Byway due failing bridge structure.

190^th Street in Brookville Twp. will be closed beginning Monday May 1, 2023, between CSAH 2 and Skyview Ave for a bridge replacement. Tentative completion date is September 2023.

Impala Ave in Waterbury Twp. from CSAH 4 to 200^th St is closed to thru traffic for a bridge replacement. Tentative completion date is September 2023.

305th St in Sherman Twp. from CSAH 2 to CSAH 11 is Closed to thru traffic for a Bridge Replacement. Please take alternative routes. Tentative completion date is June 2023.

CSAH 13 culvert replacements are complete. Paving will occur between May 1 and August 1, 2023. 

Bridge Closure on CR 51 (Underwood Township) between 300th St and CSAH 30 (315th St) until further notice. Please use alternate routes. Pending funding, reconstruction will begin late 2023 or 2024.

Ridge Ave will be closed between 160th Street and 170th Street in Brookville Township for a bridge replacement beginning Monday, June 6, 2022, until project completion.

Due to Flooding/Road Condition...

*List does not include a complete list of township road closures.

Laser Ave is closed between CSAH 12 (300^th St) and 325^th St due to a bridge closure and will reopen once repaired.

Acorn Ave is closed between 270^th St and Trunk Highway 19 due to a bridge closure and will reopen once repaired.

For state road closures, please visit the Minnesota Department of Transportation 511 website.

Construction Project Information

Construction Project Map 

2023 Construction

23-6 Bituminous Mill & Overlay - SAP 064-602-026, SAP 064-603-008, SAP 064-604-058, SAP 064-605-035, SAP 064-607-052, SAP 064-610-035, SAP 064-612-016,                   SAP 064-616-019, & SAP 064-645-008

Bids will be opened Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Redwood County Highway Department. The anticipated award date is July 6, 2023, at the county board of commissioners meeting. Please visit Redwood County’s OneOffice site for bidding information.

23-3 Reflectorized Pavement Markings - C.M.P. 23-PM

Awarded to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC at the May 16, 2023, at the county board of commissioners meeting for the amount of their bed. Please visit Redwood County’s OneOffice site for bidding information.

23-2 Township Roads 150th St, Acorn Ave, & Laser Ave - Bridge Replacements - SAP 064-599-125, SAP 064-599-130, and SAP 064-599-134

Awarded to John Riley Construction at the April 4, 2023 county board of commissioners meeting for the amount of their bid. Please visit Redwood County’s OneOffice site for bidding information.

23-1 Seal Coat - SAP 064-030-018

Awarded to Morris Sealcoat & Trucking, at the February 7, 2023, at the Board Meeting for the amount of their bid. Please visit Redwood County’s OneOffice site for bidding information.

2022 Construction

22-12 CSAH 13 - Mill Bituminous Surface, Bituminous Overlay, Aggregate Shoulders, and Striping- SAP 064-613-016

Awarded to Knife River Corporation-North, at the December 13, 2022, Board Meeting for the amount of their bid. Please visit Redwood County’s OneOffice site to view the bid abstract. 

22-11 Township Roads 199 & 118 - Bridge Replacements- SAP 064-599-121 and SAP 064-599-123

Awarded to M & K Bridge Construction, Inc at the October 4, 2022, Board Meeting for the amount of their bid. Please visit Redwood County’s OneOffice site for the bid abstract.

22-10 CSAH 13 - Culvert Replacements- SAP 064-613-017

Awarded to Midwest Contracting, LLC at the September 6, 2022, Board Meeting for the amount of their bid. Please visit Redwood County’s OneOffice site for the bid abstract. 

22-8 Cedar Street - Street/Roadway Reconstruction, Grading, Aggregate Base, Plant Mixed Bituminous Pavement, Concrete Curb and Gutter, ADA Improvements, Storm Sewer, & Landscaping- SAP 064-594-003

Awarded to M.R. Paving and Excavating, Inc at the May 17, 2022, Board of Commissioners meeting for their bid amount. The bid abstract with engineer's estimate is available upon request.

22-7 CR 63, Clements - Grading, Aggregate Base, Bituminous Street Pavement, Turf Restoration- CP-2263

Awarded to M.R. Paving & Excavating, Inc at the April 19, 2022, Board of Commissioners meeting for their bid amount. The bid abstract with engineer's estimate is available upon request.

22-6 CSAH 1 - Street/Roadway Reconstruction, Grading, Aggregate Base, Plant Mixed Pavement, Concrete Curb and Gutter, ADA Improvements, Storm Sewer, Watermain, Street Lighting- SAP 064-601-017

Awarded to R & G Construction Co. at the April 5, 2022, board meeting for their bid amount.  The bid abstract with engineer's estimate is available upon request..

22-4 Bridge Replacements, SAP 064-598-027, SAP 064-598-028, SAP 064-598-029, SAP 064-607-048, and SAP 064-608-029.

Awarded to R & G Construction Co. at the April 5, 2022 Board Meeting for the amount of their bid. Please visit Redwood County’s OneOffice site for the bid abstract. 

22-2 Bridge Replacements, SAP 064-599-113, SAP 064-599-112, and SAP 064-599-120.

Awarded to Everstrong Construction Inc, at the March 15, 2022 board meeting for the amount of their bid. Please visit Redwood County’s OneOffice site for the bid abstract. 

22-3 CSAH 6 - Bituminous Overlay, SAP 064-606-038

Awarded to Duininck, Inc. at the March 1, 2022 board meeting for the amount of their bid. Please visit Redwood County’s OneOffice site for the bid abstract. 

22-1 CSAH 1 and CSAH 24 FDR - Bit. Overlay, SP 064-601-014 & SP 064-624-006

Awarded to Central Specialties, Inc. at the March 1, 2022 board meeting for the amount of their bid. Please visit Redwood County’s OneOffice site for the bid abstract.