Traverse County Highway Department
Chad Gillespie, P.E., County Engineer
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 485, Wheaton, MN 56296
Street Address: 708 3rd Ave North, Wheaton, MN 56296
Phone: (320) 563-4848 Fax: (320) 563-8734
E-Mail: chad.gillespie@co.traverse.mn.us
The main objective of the Traverse County Highway Department is the construction and maintenance of County Highways and Bridges, County State Aid Highways and Bridges and Township Roads and Bridges.
The goal of the Highway Department is to ensure that the roadways and bridge structures in the county are designed according to Federal and State guidelines, constructed according to the contract specifications and properly maintained to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
To accomplish these tasks, the department staffs a Senior Engineering Technician, Highway Technician, Accountant, Maintenance Supervisor, Mechanic, Sign Technician, and a number of Maintenance Workers.