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:
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Monday 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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Tuesday 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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Wednesday 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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Thursday 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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Friday Closed
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Saturday Closed
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Sunday Closed
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After Hours Road Emergency: Please contact the Sheriff’s Department at 320.422.7800
In addition to being Closed on Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day,
the Highway Department is Closed on these Summer Holidays 2026:
Friday, May 22, 2026 and Monday, May 25, 2026 for Memorial Day
Thursday, June 18, 2026 for Juneteenth
Thursday, July 3, 2026 for Independence Day
Monday, September 7, 2026 for Labor Day
Office and Shops –
Winter Hours – from Labor Day to Memorial Day:
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Monday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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Friday 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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Saturday Closed
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Sunday Closed
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After Hours Road Emergency: Please contact the Sheriff’s Department at 320.422.7800
Closed on these Winter Holidays 2026:
Monday, October 12, 2026 for Columbus Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 for Veterans Day
Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 and Friday, Nov 27, 2026 for Thanksgiving
Thursday, Dec 24, 2026 and Friday, Dec 25, 2026 for Christmas
Friday, January 1, 2027 for New Years Day
Highway Department Office:
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Wheaton 320.563.4848
Main Highway Department Shop:
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Wheaton 320.563.4233
Satellite Highway Department Shops:
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Dumont 320.563.8443
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Browns Valley 320.695.2204
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Tintah 218.369.2428