Pembina County Road Conditions

ASPHALT CRACK SEALING

The Pembina County Highway Department has begun the annual asphalt crack sealing and patching on all paved County roadways. All activities are performed in segments of road that are marked with warning signs to warn the drivers of the activity and that there is "Fresh Oil" on the road. Motorists are encouraged to use extreme caution when encountering these work crews and advised to reduce speed through the work zone. This activity will continue on and off as weather permits and is expected to last into the first part of June. To avoid these work crews please call the office at 265-4208 to find out the location for the day.


* Most residents think that the Pembina County Highway Department is funded by their property taxes. The fact is that the department is funded almost solely by the motor fuels tax. There is a small contribution in the amount of 1 mill annually or approximately $30,000 County wide that is derived through property taxes.

The following information is intended to answer questions you may have with road maintenance and living in the areas outside of city limits and in the country. First of all, not all the roads in rural Pembina County are "county roads". Some are State roads, but nearly 2/3 of them are township roads that have an organized body of government that oversees all of the townships affairs including roads. In Pembina County we have 24 townships. If in doubt, please call our department at 265-4208 to determine if a road is a county or township road.

Your township has a board of supervisors that are elected by the residents of the township. They meet at various times during the year and as a township resident you are encouraged and welcome to attend the meetings to provide input or discuss various issues including roads, local taxes etc.

The local township board has the duty to maintain the road system within the township. They make decisions such as where and when to gravel, paving projects, road repairs, road projects, speed limits, section line improvements, etc.

Most townships do not own any road equipment; they contract with a contractor for any road work that is done.

Snow removal in rural Pembina County is somewhat different than in the city. It can be nice in town and 2 miles out of town you can experience zero visibility. Be prepared! The county road department has 183 miles of County roads to maintain within the county. Depending on the snow fall, it usually takes at least 1.5 days after a storm has subsided to cover all the roads. After major storms it can and has taken up to 3 to 5 days. Residents need to be patient and prepared for these situations. Residents that need to be in town for their work or medical reasons are encouraged to make arrangements to stay in town during extreme weather conditions.

As a rural resident you will want to drive on safe roads. Please report any unsafe conditions that you may encounter while traveling to your township or the county road department. Report any downed or damaged road signs, the life you save may be your own.

To report any road problems that need attention call your township or the Pembina County Highway Dept. @ 265-4208. For emergency situations that need immediate attention after hours call the Pembina County Sheriffs Dept. @ 265-4122, or dial 911.

We hope you will find the information on this page informative and useful................Thank You!