Highway Department

  1. Public Involvement Meeting Notice

    Planned improvements for Old 8 West in the Town of Prentice, Price County, will be discussed at a Public Involvement meeting on April 13, 2026 Read on...

  2. Emergency Load Restrictions STH 70

    Emergency load restrictions have been put in place on WIS 70 between the intersections of County GG in the Sawyer County unincorporated community of Loretta and WIS 13 in the Price County town of Fifield Read on...

  3. Price County Highway Spring Weight Limitations

    Pursuant to Section 349.16 Wisconsin State Statues, the Price County Highway Department will be imposing temporary weight restrictions on various County Trunk Highways effective, Thursday, March 5, 2026, 4:00 pm. 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.

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