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Weight Limit Restriction Expiration – CTH D
As of 9:00 AM on May 24, 2022, Weight Limit Restriction on County Highway D, Chequamegon Drive to Straveler Road will expire. Thank You Read on... -
Road Closure – May 25, 2022 – CTH D
Updated: On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, weather permitting, the Price County Highway Department will be closing County Highway D from State Highway 13 for 0.18 mile to the Railroad tracks to All Thru Traffic. Read on... -
Lane Reduction/Flagger Operation – State Highway 13
Beginning Tuesday, May 3, 2022, weather permitting, the Price County Highway Department will be crack filling on State Highway 13 from County Highway D to County Highway A in the Towns of Worcester and Hackett. Read on... -
Bridge Closure – May 9, 2022 – CTH YY
Due to weather conditions the County Highway YY bridge closing has been postponed until Monday, May 9, 2022. 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.
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.
- What time of day does the snow plowing and winter maintenance begin during a snowstorm?
- During winter maintenance, why is salt used on the state highways and a sand / salt mixture used on the county highways?
- Why isn’t the pavement showing on my road?
- Why didn’t I see a snow plow on my road?
- Why doesn’t the state road get plowed 24 hours a day?
- What happens if I encounter black ice?
- When is the monthly Highway Committee meeting?
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Contact Us
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Joe Baratka
Highway Commissioner
704 N. Lake Ave.
P.O. Box 169
Phillips, WI 54555
Ph: 715-339-3081
Fx: 715-339-2381
Hours
Monday - Thursday
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. - Noon