Highway Dept
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Some of the many tasks of the Highway Department:
- Maintain, patch and repair township roads
- Resurface the township roads
- Trim and remove trees
- Plow snow and spread ice control over 44 miles
- Mowing of the township right away
- Provide and maintain street lighting and road signs
- Maintain waterways
- Issue permits for the installation of culverts, driveways and overweight vehicles
- Maintain culverts
- Pick up trash in the right aways
Participates in the Adopt A Road and Neighborhood Watch Programs (please contact Dave Nolan if you are interested in either of these programs) Call 815-943-5751 and/or 815-482-5558
News
Thank you to Robert Gould for grading Fritz Road.
Thank you to Greenwood Twp Highway Department for their assistance with shouldering the township’s roads.
The Highway department purchased a new Pick up truck. A 1999 International Truck was also purchased. Recently a service truck was added to fleet.
The bond referendum passed with voter approval. Thank you again for voting yes.
Peter Baker Company won the bid for resurfacing County Line Road at $ 395,685.56. County Line Road was completed by Peter Baker.
New street signs were ordered.
Four Ton weight limit sign was installed on Beck Road.
The new storage building is mostly complete, just a bit more beautification.
State and County Information:
MCDOT launched a online portal to report County highway issues.
To report an issue visit www.mchenrycountydot.org and click on Report a Concern.
Please be watchful as traveling on Dunham Township roads, as maintenance to the roads are happening daily! Thank you.
Please report any road issues such as potholes, etc so they can be addressed. Please call 815-943-5751 & 815-482-5558. Thank you.
If you are interested in Adopting a Road in Dunham Township, please contact Dave Nolan. You or your organization will be recognized on a sign which will be posted on the road you have adopted.