Create an Account Sign In Search Home Your Government Departments Local Municipalities How Do I... HomeDepartmentsHighway Department Highway Department News Flash Soo Lake Draw Down - Weimers Dam Rehabilitation Water level on Soo Lake will need to be drawn down by up to 4 ½ feet for concrete repair and gate installation as part of the continued rehabilitation of Weimers Dam. Read on... Phillips Chain Winter Draw Down Annual winter water level reduction is scheduled to begin Monday, October 18, 2021, on the Phillips Chain: Long Lake, Wilson Lake, Elk Lake, Duroy Lake and Musser Lake. Read on... View All Goals & Duties The goal of the Price County Highway Department is to provide a safe and cost effective transportation infrastructure to the tax payers of Price County as well as to the traveling public. Under Wisconsin State Statutes Chapter 83, the Highway Department is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of about 221 miles of county roadway and 345 lane miles of state roadway. The Price County Highway Department strives to provide quality efficient services, while at the same time providing quality contracted services with other governmental entities to reduce dependence on county tax levy dollars. Reporting Emergencies To report an emergency, call 911 or your local emergency dispatch number. Submit an ONLINE REPORT on road conditions such as potholes or black ice. FAQs What time of day does the snow plowing and winter maintenance begin during a snowstorm? During winter maintenance, why is salt used on the state highways and a sand / salt mixture used on the county highways? Why isn’t the pavement showing on my road? Why didn’t I see a snow plow on my road? Why doesn’t the state road get plowed 24 hours a day? What happens if I encounter black ice? When is the monthly Highway Committee meeting? View All Contact Us Joe Baratka Highway Commissioner Email 704 N. Lake Ave. P.O. Box 169 Phillips, WI 54555 Ph: 715-339-3081 Fx: 715-339-2381 Hours Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - Noon Staff Directory Quick Links Report a Road Condition or Problem Car Kill Deer Report Driveway Permit Overweight/Oversize Limit Permit Seasonal Weight Limit Permit Policy Utility Permit Policies, Permits and Forms Construction Updates Price County Dams Agendas & Minutes County Directory GIS & Mapping Property & Tax Information Contact Us | Staff Directory Using This Site | Home | Copyright Notices |Site Map | Accessibility| Translate