Road Maintenance: Who's Responsible?

Not sure who is responsible for the maintenance or construction on a particular road? Use our guide below.

State Highways

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is responsible for work on Interstates and State Highways.  These roads have signs that look like this:

Hwy Marker
St Hwy Marker

County State Aid Highways/County Roads

Goodhue County Public Works is responsible for work on County State Aid Highways (CSAHs) and County Roads within Goodhue County.  You can contact Public Works at (651) 385-3025 with questions pertaining to CSAHs and County Roads.  These roads have signs that look like this:

Blue Route Marker
White Route Marker

City Streets and Township Roads in Goodhue County

If you have questions or concerns related to a City Street or Township Road, you will need to contact the governing City or Township.  If the street is within City limits, click here to view more information and a list of Cities in Goodhue County. If you have questions regarding a Township Road that is outside City limits, click here to choose from a list of Townships, then click on the certified listing of township officers.  City Streets and Township Roads often have names that end in Avenue, Street, or Way, and usually have signs that look like this:

Street Sign