Goals: Complete all of the projects in the county to make roads and bridges safer for the public. We will use preventative maintenance for roads and bridges instead of being reactive when it falls apart.
Mission: Plan-rebuild-operate-maintain a safe transportation system for Davison County. Creating safe and reliable transportation for today and tomorrow.
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Rusty Weinberg-Superintendent Email: [email protected] Phone: (605) 995-8625 Mailing Address: Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00-5:00 Shop Hours: Mon-Thu: 7:00-5:30
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the coordination of the maintenance of the Davison County Highway system. Functions as project coordinator on gravel, bridge, and right-of-way projects as well as other necessary jobs and activities. The highway department may be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week including all holidays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Maintenance and snow removal will be provided by the Davison County Highway shop for all township roads except for those located in Prosper and Rome. Any problems with the roads in those townships should be directed to the Township Chairman. To find out who your chairman is, click on Township Board Members.
JOB OPPURTUNITIES:
Currently is 1 full-time equipment operator/blade operator opening. CDL required. The work day hours during the summer are 4 days a week starting at 7am. Applications can be found online at davisoncounty.org or picked up at the highway shop.
All flood damage must be reported on the Damage Assessment Site Worksheet-Roads and Culverts
To access a video on how to complete the form, click on PDA Video Link
To access the 2-27-2018 Township Board Member Presentation, click on Township Presentation-Highway & Weed Department
Davison County conducted a Master Transportation plan. To find out more, click the link below:
County Highway 5 Year Plan
Davison County 5 year plan (2024-2028)
2020 Speed Zone Resolution
Regulation of speed on county highways and enforcement of the same by appropriate fines is consistent with the purpose of creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for the public welfare of Davison County residents
All roads will remain at the current speed limits except for the following roads which have been decreased
- 262nd Street from 409th Avenue to 410th Avenue—-45 mph
- 263rd Street from 409th Avenue to 410th Avenue—-45 mph
- 264th Street from 409th Avenue to 410th Avenue—-45 mph
2024 Highway Bids
Road Closures/Highway Construction Projects for 2024. For full description see below
Due to the recent flooding that happened in Davison County the following roads have been closed to traffic
- 402nd Avenue between 253rd and 254th street
- Bridge closed on 398th Avenue South of 261st Street
- Bridge closed on 399th Avenue from 261st to 262nd Street
- 408th Avenue between 255th and 265th Street
- 395th Avenue between 254th and 257th Street
- 399th Avenue between 250th and 251st Street
- 407th Avenue between 253rd and 254th Street
- 404th Avenue between 252nd and 253rd Street
- 405th Avenue between 252nd and 253rd Street
- 257th Street between 396th and 397th Avenue
- 406th Avenue between 258th and 260th Street
- 403rd Avenue between 258th and 260th Street
- 264th Street between 403rd and 406th Avenue
- 407th Avenue between 260th and 261st Street
- 262nd Street between 407th and 408th Avenue
- 398th Avenue between 260th and 261st Street
- 399th Avenue between 260th and 261st Street
- 259th street between 403rd and 404th avenue
- 407th avenue between 258th and 259th Street
- 256th Street between 409th and 410th Avenue
- 257th Street between 4090th and 410th Avenue
- Bartscher Rd
Barricades have been put in place to help keep the residents safe during this disaster. Please avoid blocked off areas and find an alternative route. Barricades are not to be removed or drove around, they will be taken down by the County when it is safe to drive on again. Thanks for your cooperation
Chipsealing will begin on Monday June 17th. Please drive with caution while on 406th avenue between 254th and 265th street. After that section is complete chipsealing in Ethan will begin on 264th street between 410th and 412th avenue then thru town on 411th avenue
- Blacktop Mat Overlay-May to June
- Chipseal-July 1st to August 1st
- Gravel Roads-July to August
- Patching Roads-June to August
- Crack Sealing-March to April (weather dependent)
- Bridge Repair-March to November (weather dependent)
*for a video on how our projects are done click below
The Davison County Highway would like to thank the public for their cooperation and patience while construction, paving projects, crack sealing and gravel projects are being completed. Thank you. Rusty Weinberg, Superintendent
*Hanson county will be closing Old Mill road (412th avenue) for a bridge project starting on May 20th and will remain closed for 12 weeks
Road Load Limits
The Spring load limits are no longer in effect
Spring weight limit resolution
Special Spring Overweight or Oversize Permits can be downloaded below
Regular Overweight or Oversize Permits can be downloaded below
PERMIT FEE:
| Overwidth-Annual | $75.00 | |
| Overwidth-3 day Trip | $50.00 | |
| Overweight-Annual | $300.00 | |
| Overweight-3 Day Trip | $150.00 |
* Permits must be approved and signed by the Davison County Highway Superintendent before the permit is legal.
Private Land Driveway Approach Applications can be downloaded below
Snow Removal Policy
Davison County Snow Removal Procedure