Highway Department

Highway Commissioner 

Nathaniel Check

Mission Statement

The Portage County Highway Department will provide a safe and economical transportation system for the traveling public and the taxpayers of Portage County.

2023 County Construction

Updates on County Road Construction

6 Year Reconstruction, Reconditioning and Resurfacing Plan

View 6 year Road Plan

Highway Department Policies, Procedures and Permits

View Highway policy for Mailbox, public Salt Sand, Snow Fence program and permits for Driveway, Utility, Oversize/Overweight and Policy for WCHA Utility, Right of Way and Highway Weight Restrictions

Portage County Vehicle Registration Fee

View vehicle registration policy and fee information

About Us

History of the Highway department and what we do