Highway Department

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  1. Lane Reduction/Flagger Operation – County Highway K

    On Wednesday, June 16, 2021, the Price County Highway Department will be shouldering on County Highway K in the Towns of Emery and Hackett. County Highway K will be limited to one lane traffic in the work zone from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Public Service Announcement

  2. POSTPONED - Soo Lake Draw Down - Weimers Dam Rehabilitation

    Due to unforeseen circumstances the Soo Lake draw down scheduled to begin Monday, June 7, 2021 has been rescheduled to begin Saturday Morning, June 19, 2021. Read on...

  3. Bridge Closure – May 17, 2021 – CTH C

    On Monday, May 17, 2021, weather permitting, the Price County Highway Department will be closing the County Highway C bridge over Douglas Creek to ALL TRAFFIC. The Bridge replacement is expected to take 2 months to complete. Read on...
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Goals & Duties
The goal of the Price County Highway Department is to provide a safe and cost effective transportation infrastructure to the tax payers of Price County as well as to the traveling public. Under Wisconsin State Statutes Chapter 83, the Highway Department is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of about 221 miles of county roadway and 345 lane miles of state roadway.

The Price County Highway Department strives to provide quality efficient services, while at the same time providing quality contracted services with other governmental entities to reduce dependence on county tax levy dollars.
 
Reporting Emergencies
To report an emergency, call 911 or your local emergency dispatch number.
Submit an ONLINE REPORT on road conditions such as potholes or black ice.