Wabasha County Highway Department

Wabasha County announces road work, closures

Apr 13, 2017

Road work will cause closures for several Wabasha County highways beginning this spring, but the announced projects steer clear of the Lake City and Zumbro Falls areas. A map of closures is expected to be available soon at www.co.wabasha.mn.us under Highway Department as “County Highway Closure...

Wabasha County to use impound lot fees for squad cars

Mar 29, 2017

Ruby White, Correspondent The Wabasha County Board voted 3-2 to allow the Sheriff’s Office to designate excess impound lot income to purchase squad cars and other vehicle-related expenses at its March 21 meeting. All commissioners were present, along with County Administrator Michael Plante...

Wabasha County Commissioners debate road acquisition

Mar 2, 2017

In a meeting where highway matters were major items on the agenda, Wabasha County commissioners staked opposing positions on a road transfer request. Commissioner Mike Wobbe was absent from the February 21st meeting. All other commissioners were present, along with County Administrator Michael...

Stickier Wabasha County Highway 15 reopens

Sep 15, 2016

Wabasha County Highway 15 from Goodhue County line to U.S. Highway 63 reopened to all traffic Sept. 13. Paint markings and sweeping operations will be on-going; drivers are urged to use caution when driving through this work zone. Wabasha County closed the road to through traffic last week to...

Sealcoating project in Wabasha County could cause traffic delays

Aug 3, 2016

Pavement sealcoating is scheduled to begin the week of Aug. 8 on the several Wabasha County Highways. Roads will remain open to traffic; however, traffic delays will occur. Flagpersons are planned to be used in active work areas. Road users are encouraged to use alternate routes. Work is...

Wabasha County Highways 2 and 25 to close

Apr 28, 2016

Wabasha County Highway 25 west of the intersection with State Highway 42 near Elgin to Olmsted County will be closed to traffic on Monday, May 2 for road construction. Wabasha County Highway 2 from County Highway 25 to State Highway 247 will be closed to traffic on Monday, May 2, for road...

Millville area residents petition county board to reopen highway shop

Mar 24, 2016

Wabasha County Engineer Dietrich Flesch and Maintenance Supervisor Jim Webster were present at the County Board meeting on March 15 for a highway operations update to discuss the closing of the Millville highway shop and the re-routing of the snow plows in the Millville area. All commissioners...