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Road Closure: The following is an important message from Nathan Check, Portage County Highway Commissioner: Portage County Highway Department will be closing CTH U(80th Street South) between Church Avenue and Quarry Road. The culvert is located approximately 800’ south of Quarry Road. The nearest address is 8330 80th Street S, Wisconsin Rapids which will need to be accessed from the north. The Highway Department is in the process of setting up a detour which will utilize STH 73 to CTH F to CTH W. Road opening will depend on the damage assessment once flows are reduced.

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Seasonal Weight Road Restrictions

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.