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Highway Department
Jim Olson - County Highway Engineer
Brian Shepard - Construction Manager
Jona Jacobson - Maintenance Superintendent
Highway Department News...
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The Becker County Board of Commissioners approved an honorary road designation of CSAH 26 at their August 6, 2019 meeting. An 8.5 mile stretch of CSAH 26 in Becker County between Ponsford and State Hwy 34 will receive an honorary designation in memory of Seabee Force Master Chief James D. Fairbanks, who grew up on the White Earth Reservation in the Village of Ponsford. News release (PDF) | Map.
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The Becker County Highway Dept. has announced that Co Hwy 26 will undergo a major reconstruction project beginning the week of May 20, 2019. Affected sections will be closed to through traffic. News release (PDF).
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A Public Hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 13, 2018 in the Commissioner's Board Room in the Courthouse. One purpose of the hearing was to receive public comment on the Highway Department's 5 Year Plan. 5 Year Plan Map (PDF).
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Highway Department employee Mike Bellanger was recoginzed by the County Commissioners for his placement in the State Snow Plow Competition. Congratulations Mike! Photo.
Mission Statement:
It is the Mission of the Becker County Highway Department to provide the safest highway system possible for the
residents and visitors of the County by providing efficient and timely maintenance services and continued cost effective
construction improvements.
