The committee voted to forward the 2027 proposed highway budget (about $15,000,600) to the executive committee, noting a $3 million potential bonding placeholder included to balance the budget that will require County Board action.

The highway committee approved awarding tri-axle and quad-axle chassis bids to Ascendance Trucks (International) and accepted staff recommendations to decline extended warranties and not accept the low trade-in offers; staff provided specific bid amounts and discussed trade-in strategy and additional upfitting costs.

County highway staff outlined summer plans including a 6.69-mile pulverize-and-repave on County Road E with culvert replacement, reconditioning work on County Roads I, C and M, and three bridge projects (P17936, P17915, B1778) with tentative mid-May to mid-July starts.

The committee on Feb. 11 approved a five-year road-and-bridge improvement plan and a five-year equipment plan, approved highway vouchers and forwarded a new seasonal weight‑limit ordinance and two resolutions to the county board for final action. Several items passed by voice vote.

Highway staff told the Dunn County Highway Committee that the Cedar Falls bridge is in a preliminary design stage with consultant estimates of $6 million–$10 million; the county will hold public information meetings and may face an additional $600,000–$1,000,000 local cost if the design requires shifting intersections rather than installing cul‑de‑sacs.

WisDOT allocates funding for a new salt shed at Boyesville location.

Officials discuss improving highway notification systems and waiting on bridge replacement prioritization

Council approves Greystone design after evaluating two construction proposals for salt shed.

Officials unanimously reduce speed limit on County Road J from 55 to 45 mph for safety.

Committee plans April presentation on budget adjustments and personnel costs amidst insurance challenges

County officials evaluate costs for crash improvement strategies on local roads.

Committee discusses local bidding options for purchasing trucks to replace aging fleet.

Highway Department starts in-house fabrication of plow trucks to save costs and reduce wait time.

Officials plan to enhance signage and explore rumble strips at County Road E intersection.