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
Spring road postings will become effective Friday, March 6 at 12:01 am. Click the link below for additional details and a map.
PRESS RELEASE – December 16, 2019
The Redwood County Highway Department would like to inform the general public of 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. with a start date of May 2020 and a completion date of November 2020. There will be a detour in place.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION on CSAH 101 from the junction of T.H. 19/71 to the Minnesota River (North Redwood)
The project is not yet under contract. This project will consist of a bituminous mill and overlay that will be constructed under traffic. Anticipate delays during construction. The project is expected to take 30 days.
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.
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
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 4/6/20 at 12:50 p.m.
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Construction Projects
Construction Project Information
2020 Construction
County Road 57 and Three Lakes Township Bridge Replacements – SAP 064-598-023, SAP 064-599-116
Currently accepting bids electronically at Redwood County’s OneOffice site. See Official Notices at the very top of this site for additional information
South Street in Vesta Improvements – SAP 064-594-002
Currently accepting bids. See Official Notices at the very top of this site for additional information.
Click here for the SAP 064-594-002 Plan Holder List.
Bituminous Road Repair Materials (Seasonal Requirements)
Currently accepting bids. See Official Notices at the very top of this site for additional information.
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.