The Highway Department is open by appointment.

The Highway Department is located in the Steele County Public Works Building at 3000 Hoffman Drive in Owatonna.

Mission Statement

The Steele County Highway Department provides a safe, efficient, coordinated transportation system that is responsive to community values and meets the needs of all users within resource limitations.

Highway News

For updates on road projects and studies, Click Here.

We want to hear from you:
Steele County values your input to report roadway concerns and to provide feedback regarding highway projects and studies.

For non-emergency issues, you can write us at Highway Email or click here to fill out comment form.

Fun Fact
The Steele County Highway Department manages 755 lane miles of road...that is comparable to driving from Owatonna to Chicago and back!

 

Public Works Facility

The Public Works Facility is open by appointment only. To make an appointment, please call:

After Hours Emergency:
507.451.8232
To report after-hours highway hazards or emergencies, contact the Sheriff's Dispatch Center. 

Steele County Engineer
Jake Rezac
P: 507.444.7672
Email

Highway Maintenance Supervisor
Paul Kirtz
P: 507.444.7570
Email

General Contacts:
Permits: Online
P: 507.444.7672

County Roads and Ditches
P: 507.444.7570

Highway Signs
P: 507.444.7575

All Other Calls
P: 507.444.7670

Operating Hours
Mon7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Tue7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Wed7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Thu7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Fri7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
SatClosed
SunClosed