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1. What is the process to request silt cleanout of a county highway ditch?

The landowner must contact the Highway Department and they will view the ditch, and make an engineering survey if necessary. The Highway Department will stake the project, if necessary, and the landowner will remove the silt at their expense.

2. Do I need a permit to construct a driveway or field approach that connects to a county highway?

Yes. Any request for an access connection (new, changed, modified, altered, re-constructed, etc.) onto a county highway or public right-of-way, which includes any field entrance, driveway or public / private roadway, requires a permit. This includes any type of access such as permanent, temporary or field opening.

See the Clay County Access Management Policy section of the county Highway Department's website for details and a permit application.

3. What is the process to obtain an overload, over height, over length or over width permit for hauling on a county highway?

Contact the Highway Department by calling 218-299-5099 and they will investigate and issue a moving permit if the department feels the highway will not be damaged.

4. How do I obtain a post for my mailbox?

Mailbox posts can be purchased from the Highway Department, but must be installed by the mailbox owner. The cost is currently $72. Mounting instructions and an assembly sheet is provided with each mailbox post.

Please see the Clay County Mailbox Placement and Maintenance Policy for detailed information regarding mailboxes.

5. Who do I contact if I need to do some work or adjusting to utilities within the highway right-of-way (ROW)?

Before any work is done on any utilities within a Clay County right-of-way, the persons involved must call the Highway Department to get a utility permit. The permit details location and the work to be done. This permit is reviewed by the County Engineer and recommendations are provided for the completion of the work.

Anytime there is to be any digging, a call must be made to Gopher 1 State Call. Gopher 1 is responsible for utility locates and can be reached at 800-252-1166.

6. How are speed limits on our roadways determined?

For detailed information, see speed limits in Minnesota on the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) website.

7. How do you navigate a roundabout?

For detailed information, videos and a brochure, see roundabouts in Minnesota on the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) website.