Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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