Robert Hass Cook County Highway Engineer


Latest Articles:

2023 county infrastructure projects update

With the 2023 construction season fast approaching a variety of construction projects are taking place across the county: from the Sawbill Trail to Grand Marais and up to Hovland. Beginning on the west end of the county and at the end of the Sawbill Trail we will be replacing a deficient metal culvert across Sawbill Creek. This project will utilize... READ MORE >

How the new infrastructure bill affects Cook County’s Road and Bridge System

The Biden administration passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), more commonly called the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, back in November 2021. Here is a quick breakdown: Of the $1.2 trillion bill, half is new funding. MN will receive $4.8 billion in formula funds (more to come on that) for roads and bridges over the next five years. This is... READ MORE >