Who maintains road signs?
Road signs are a significant safety feature of our highway system. Signs are maintained by the entity having jurisdiction over the highway. Please immediately report damaged or missing road signs to the proper entity. To do so, please call one of the following phone numbers or contact us at the Winnebago County Highway Department: If it is after hours, please call the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department or dial 911. Missing stop signs or malfunctioning traffic signals are considered a public safety issue. Please immediately contact the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department at 319-4000. I have road paint on my vehicle, now what? Paint used on our highway system is a water based product that dries quickly and can be easily removed if given attention as quickly after contact as possible. Drivers can avoid contact with paint by being patient, not driving too close to the painting operation and by not driving through freshly painted striping. The Winnebago County Highway Department would
