Highway
Mission Statement
Roads are used by ALL segments of our taxpayers PLUS outside travelers here for recreation, conducting business and INSPECTING our community for possible future business and personal INVESTMENT. The voting public in numerous documented surveys has time and again supported increased taxes when they are SPECIFICALLY designated to highway a safety improvements.
Our goals are the same TODAY as they have been in the PAST and will be the same in the years AHEAD – To Provide the Best Possible Highways Permitted with the Dollars Budgeted. A Good Transportation System is the Backbone of our Community.
Public Notice
Bridge Load Posting Reduction - 20 Ton Bridge Load Posting - (B17-951 CTH BB/Tainter Lake)
This notice is to inform the public that effective immediately, the gross vehicle weight limit for bridge structure B17-951 located on CTH BB/Tainter Lake in Cedar Falls, Dunn County has been reduced to 20 tons.
The bridge is located on CTH BB/Tainter Lake, approximately 1.75 miles East of STH 25 in Cedar Falls, Dunn County.
A recent inspection was performed on bridge structure B17-951 and concluded that certain steel members of the bridge have deteriorated to a point that warrants the implementation of a 20 ton gross vehicle weight load posting of this structure.
All loads greater than 20 tons must use an alternate route and are restricted from crossing the posted bridge. Disregarding the load posting is subject to fines and could compromise the structural integrity of the bridge.
Public Information Virtual Notice for Public Input
The Dunn County Highway Department is proposing roadwork on County P at the Irving Creek crossing near 490th Avenue. The project will include the removal of the existing structure, construction of a new structure, reconstruction of roadway approaches, new asphaltic pavement, and gravel shoulders. The project design is currently scheduled to be completed by August 1, 2025, for construction in 2026.
The Dunn County Highway Department is proposing a structure improvement project on Count D from Weston to Menomonie. The project will include rehabilitation of the existing structure including a concrete deck overlay, abutment concrete and undermining repairs, and pier scour repairs; reconstruction of roadway approaches; new asphaltic pavement; new curb and gutter; and new guardrail. The project design is currently scheduled to be completed by August 1, 2025, for construction in 2026.
Current Projects
CTH B (I94 to Packer Dr.) | CTH B (US12/STH29 to I94) |
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Proposed Project
Bridge Load Posting Notices
20 Ton Bridge Load Posting (P17-712 Village of Downing, W. Boundary Road)
Notice Field Verification Bridge Map
Applications, Permits & Fees
- Dunn County Fee Schedule
- Rural Address Application - Address Sign
- Driveway Access Permit Application - PDF Version
- Dunn County Utility Permit - PDF Version
- Single Trip Permit Application - PDF Version
Useful Links
Christmas Tree Recycling
The Dunn County Highway Department will make their tree chipping units available for grinding Christmas trees at County Highway Shops. These chips will be used for mulch, saving landfill space by recycling the trees.
People interested in recycling their trees should bring them to the County Highway Shops at Menomonie, Boyceville, Colfax, Eau Galle, North County (STH 25 & 64), or the Rock Falls salt-shed between the hours of 7 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. through mid January.
Adopt a Highway
- The Adopt-A-Highway program allows groups to volunteer and clean up roadside litter throughout Dunn County on the County Trunk Highway System.
- Application
- Rules
- Facts