Department Overview

The mission of the Rice County Highway Department is to construct and maintain a system of highways and bridges, facilitating the safe and efficient movement of people and goods throughout the county.

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• How about a Roundabout?
  • Brochure on Roundabouts
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• Advertisements for bids involving "transportation projects" will be published on the Rice County website
  • Announcement for Project Advertisements

Project Advertisements

Contract No. 1471 - Culvert 93116 Replacement & Approach Grading

    (Bids Close: 2/02/2012)

• Current Bidding Projects    

  (View plan holders, download bidding documents & view bid results)

Construction Projects

• 2011 Construction Projects

• Current Construction Projects Map

Planning Projects

• CSAH 1 Corridor Preservation Study

Reports

• Annual Report of the Highway Department
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• 2025 Transportation Plan

Policies

• Sale of Excess Right-of-Way Easements
• Cost Participation
• Snow Removal
• Plat Development Review
• Adopt-a-Highway
• Tile Line Right-of-Way or Road Crossing Procedure

Road/Bridge Restrictions Maps

• Bridge Weight Restrictions
• Maximum Allowed Axle Weight

Permits

• Directional Sign Permit
• Utility Permit on County Highway Right-of-Way
• Permit to Move Buildings
• Transportation Permit (Overweight/Oversize)
• Driveway Permit
• Permit for Construction Work in Right-of-Way
• Adopt-A-Highway Permit

To fax permits in, please use:  (507) 332-8335