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County Hwy 0 Closure Notice

August 25, 2025 By Quintin Hinrichs

County Hwy O will be closed from County Hwy RC to 14 today. Equity and Jed’s can still be accessed from the north, but Pine valley will have to be accessed from County Hwy RC. Be advised the closure will likely last all week.

Filed Under: General

Seal Coating Intersection of CR- O near Walmart and Kwik Trip

August 21, 2025 By Quintin Hinrichs

The Richland County Highway Dept. will be seal coating the intersection of CR- O near Walmart and Kwik Trip. This work will take place Monday August 25, 2025. The intersection will remain open but expect delays. If possible please avoid the area. Other work to be completed 8/25 and 8/26 is the seal coating of CR- Y from West Seminary street to State Hwy 80 and CR- U from Wicks Way Ln to the Vernon County line. These roads will also remain open during this work but expect delays. The Highway Dept. thanks you for your patience.

Filed Under: General

Sunset Ln Closure August 5th 2025

July 31, 2025 By Quintin Hinrichs

On Tuesday August 5th the Richland Co Hwy Dept will be blacktopping in Allison Park on State Hwy 80. The Highway Dept will be closing the intersection of State Hwy 80 and Sunset Ln from 7:00 AM to 7:00PM. This is for your safety and the safety of the workers. So if possible please avoid that intersection it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Any questions call Lonnie at 608-604-7623.

Filed Under: General

CTH O Closure May 27th 2025

May 22, 2025 By Quintin Hinrichs

Construction on CTH O, starting from Equity Auction Market and extending south to CTH OO and Santa Klaus Ln, will begin May 27th 2025. The road will be closed to thru traffic as construction will have significant impact to travel. Meise Construction will do their absolute best to accommodate travel to businesses and people who live on this stretch of road. This will include working with Pine Valley Community Village to help leave constant access to that facility for visitors and staff. They will notify Richland County Dispatch of the best access practices during the course of this project to ensure safety and best ease of travel. We at Richland County Highway thank you for your anticipated patience and look forward to the completion date of October 31st.

Filed Under: General

2025 Richland County Tire & Electronic Recycling Event

March 26, 2025 By Quintin Hinrichs

The Richland County Highway Department would like to announce the annual Tire & Electronic Recycling Event taking place Saturday May 3rd from 8AM to 11 AM. Please see attached flyer for more information. 

Event Flyer

Filed Under: General

General Information

Josh Elder, Highway Commissioner

Office: 608-647-4707
Shop: 608-647-2208
Fax: 608-647-3231

Office Location

Richland County Highway Department
120 Bowen Circle
Richland Center, WI 53581

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