HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT HOURS OF OPERATION
The Highway Department office hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
NOVEMBER 30 IS SNOWPLOW DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY IN WISCONSIN
Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed Monday, November 30, 2020 as Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day in Wisconsin to remind drivers of the need to give snowplow drivers plenty of space to complete their jobs safely. You can read more information from the WisDOT at: WisDOT Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day
The Winnebago County Highway Commission would like to add that our employees often work long, stressful hours to ensure your safe travel. These large vehicles take a tremendous amount of skill and concentration to perform winter tasks. We ask that you respect and appreciate them. Please turn on your headlights and slow down during inclement weather, so everyone can get to their destination safely. Thank you.
CTH "Y" CULVERT PROJECT - GREEN VALLEY ROAD TO CTH"T"
Beginning Monday, March 1, 2021 the Winnebago County Highway Department will be performing culvert work along CTH "Y" from Green Valley Road west to CTH "T". You can expect the following:
Monday, March 1st - crews will be working with a flagging operation
Tuesday, March 2nd- CTH "Y" will be closed to traffic
Wednesday, March 3rd- CTH "Y" will be closed to traffic
CTH "Y" is expected to reopen by Thursday, March 4th. Thank you for your patience. Please remain alert during this, and any road project with workers present.
COUNTY RD "Y" PROJECT (I41 to County Rd "T")
A reconstruction project on CTH "Y" from Interstate 41 to CTH "T" will take place in 2021. The plan includes utility relocation and adding asphalt pavement and gravel shoulders. The road will be widened slightly. Safety improvements will be incorporated such as lowering hills and widening shoulders. You can view the construction plans by clicking the following:
Any questions on this project should be addressed to Commissioner Palonen at 920-232-1700 or rpalonen@co.winnebago.wi.us.
COUNTY RD "CB" AND "JJ" INTERSECTION PROJECT
Winnebago County is in the process of developing plans for proposed improvements at the intersection of CTH "CB" and "JJ" in the City and Town of Neenah. The purpose of this project is to improve safety and traffic capacity for the traveling public.
Due to COVID-19 guidelines, there will be no public hearing. You may view the plans and submit comments by viewing the attached documents:
ATV/UTV ROUTES AND REGULATIONS
The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance at their meeting dated 9/17/19 allowing the use of all-terrain vehicles on certain county roads. This becomes part of Section 7.16 of the General Code Of Winnebago County and shall read as follows:
WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROAD PROJECTS
The following projects within Winnebago County are in progress or are proposed. Check back here often for updates. If you do travel through a work zone stay alert and obey all signs and flagmen. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
OUT AND ABOUT IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY
If you're looking for the best routes for walking and bicycling in Winnebago County, there is a new resource for you. The Winnebago County Trails Map, put together by the Winnebago County Bike/Ped Stakeholder Team, shows paved and unpaved routes, trails and facilities along with important amenities and features like public restrooms, points of interest, pet friendly areas, and fix-it stations. The online map works on any smart device and printed maps will be finished soon. For more information you can contact the Winnebago County Health Department at 920-232-3021.
2020 NATIONAL WORK ZONE AWARENESS WEEK
2020 National Work Zone Awareness Week titled "Safe Work Zones for All: Protect workers. Protect road users."
The week of April 20-24, 2020 was named National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week. The week is dedicated to maintenance workers, law enforcement, tow truck operators, etc. For more information you can visist the WisDOT website here.
While driving, are you complying with Wisconsin's "Move Over Law"? It's about being a responsible motorist and in place to protect them AND you. Find out more about it here.
2020 National Work Zone Awareness
Drive Like you Work Here Facts
Work Zone Safety - It's in your hands!
Effective October 1, 2016 it became illegal to talk on a handheld mobile device while driving in a Wisconsin road work zone.
Following the law is simple. Just remember: Orange cones – Put down the phones!
State of Wisconsin Road Construction
Visit WisDOT 511 for information on construction projects throughout the State of Wisconsin.
