Highway Department
NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSEURE: Due to damage sustained during recent heavy rain events, the hill portion of Sylvester Road in Town of Waterville is closed until further notice.
2025 Construction Season Projects (updated 6/30/2025):
County Road R: Pulverize and Repave, Hwy 85 to Forester Rd. Timeline: Starts 6/30, continues through fall 2025. Daytime lane closures and daytime full closures for culvert replacements.
County Road D Eau Galle River Bridge: Bridge Replacement. Timeline: Started Mid June, anticipated completion mid August. Full closure, no marked detour.
County Road X: X and Z intersection to County ZX. Pulverize and Repave, Culvert replacements. Timeline: Construction is currently underway, paving expected to occur late August.
Highway 35: Repaving from Stockholm to Pierce County Line. Timeline: Mid August through late October, daytime lane closures with flagging.
County Road PP: Pulverize, Realign, Culverts, Ditching, Repave. Timeline: Anticipating mid July start. Access to Quarry from north to be maintained, South side of hill to Buffalo County will be closed with no marked detour.
Reasons the public may contact the Highway Department:
- Check on the winter road conditions throughout the County
- Check on the road weight limit bans
- Ask questions on the construction schedule throughout the County
- Apply for a driveway permit
- Notify us that a highway sign is damaged or down
- Notify us that there is a flaw in the road or it is being obstructed by something, such as a downed tree
Resource Links:
Downloadable Highway Access/Utility Permit Applications (PDF) :