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@traversecountymn.gov

 

Office and Shops –

New Summer Hours –  from Memorial Day to Labor Day:

  • Monday        6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

  • Tuesday        6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

  • Wednesday  6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

  • Thursday      6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

  • Friday           Closed

  • Saturday       Closed

  • Sunday          Closed

  • After Hours Road Emergency:  Please contact the Sheriff’s Department at 320.422.7800

            Closed on these Summer Holidays 2025:

                          Thursday, July 3rd for the Fourth of July holiday

                          Monday, September 1st for the Labor Day holiday

 

Office and Shops –

Winter Hours – from Labor Day to Memorial Day:

  • Monday        7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

  • Tuesday        7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

  • Wednesday  7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

  • Thursday      7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

  • Friday           7:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  • Saturday       Closed

  • Sunday          Closed

  • After Hours Road Emergency:  Please contact the Sheriff’s Department at 320.422.7800

               

             Closed on these Winter Holidays 2025:

                          Monday, October 13 for Columbus Day

                          Tuesday, November 11 for Veterans Day

                          Thursday, Nov 27 and Friday, Nov 28 for Thanksgiving

                          Wednesday, Dec 24 and Thursday, Dec 25 for Christmas

                          Thursday, January 1, 2026 for New Years Day

 

Highway Department Office:

  • Wheaton            320.563.4848

Main Highway Department Shop:

  • Wheaton            320.563.4233

Satellite Highway Department Shops:

  • Dumont             320.563.8443

  • Browns Valley  320.695.2204

  • Tintah                218.369.2428