Seasonal Weight Road Restrictions

Weekly Blast!: Did you step outside last evening to witness the total lunar eclipse? Amazing! Please make note that the Transfer Station will close at 5pm on Wednesdays starting September 2. So, open 11am until 5pm. Saturdays remain the same at 9am until 5pm. Thank you for your consideration. This week our public works employees replaced a failing culvert on 100th Street S between Quarry and County Road W. Next week another will be replaced on 90th Street S, also between Quarry and CTH W. However, that one will be installed by local contractors. Also, next week those living on the northern ½ of 87th Street between Tower and Evergreen will see ~ 30 loads of crushed red granite hauled and graded. It’s been a long wait for these residents to have something other than “sugar sand” on their roadway. High five to grader operator Steve Dobeck who has been doing a great job this season. Enjoy this beautiful weather – cool mornings and warm afternoons and evenings. Take care, Sharon

Posted on April 8, 2026 by clerk

On Monday, April 13, 2026, the Portage County Highway Department will be removing seasonal weight restrictions on all County Trunk Highways East and South of the Wisconsin River with the exception of CTH X and CTH DB. All County Trunk Highways West of the Wisconsin River along with CTH X and CTH DB will remain posted until conditions change. Once a final date has been determined, a separate press release will be sent out for the remaining roads.

Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Highway Department office at (715) 345-5355 or on our website at https://www.co.portage.wi.gov/287/Highway-Department-Policies-Procedures-a

Please note that these weight restrictions are for County Trunk Highways only. Any weight restrictions on State, City, Village, or Town roads are handled by each individual municipal entity.