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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• Advertisements for bids involving "transportation projects" will be published on the Rice County website
  • Announcement for Project Advertisements

Construction Projects

• 2010 Construction Projects

• Current Construction Projects Map

• Current Bidding Projects    

   

  • Rice County: Bridge 66553 Construction & Approach Grading (Closing Date: 3/25/2010)
  • Rice County: Bridge 66133 Construction & Approach Grading (Closing Date: 3/25/2010)
  • Rice County: SAP 66-601-19 CSAH No. 1 Grading, Base and Bituminous Surfacing (Closing Date: 3/25/2010)

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

• Spring Road Restrictions  (effective March 8, 2010)
• Bridge Weight Restrictions  (effective March 8, 2010)
• Permanent 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