Wayne County Highway Department

09/22/2026

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Employment Opportunity-Office Manager / Administrative Assistant

The Wayne County Highway Department is accepting resumes for a full-time Office Manager / Administrative Assistant.

Responsibilities include financial management and recordkeeping, IDOT compliance and documentation, general office management, administrative duties, and public relations. The position works closely with the County Engineer, highway employees, township road commissioners, vendors, contractors, and county and state agencies.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, Microsoft Office proficiency, and the ability to work independently. Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or office administration preferred.

Resumes must be received by September 25, 2026, and may be submitted in person at the Wayne County Highway Department office, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wayne County Highway Department
1309 East Main Street
Fairfield, IL

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08/11/2026

Our 2026 oiling will conclude tomorrow, 8/12/26, on north enterprise road. Thank you all for your patience and understanding.

07/31/2026

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Oil and Chip begins next week!
The Wayne County Highway Department will be oil and chipping on August 6, 7, 10 & 11th. (Dates and timeline may change due to weather and work progress.)
Routes scheduled are:
CH1- North Enterprise
CH 10- Boyleston
CH 12-North Johnsonville
CH 13-North Orchardville
CH 15-Papertown Road
CH 18-Zenith
CH9-Hwy 15 S to Sims

If you regularly travel these roads please consider a different route on these dates. If you must travel these roads expect delays.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation and understanding.

05/15/2026

Update- as of this afternoon (5/15/2026) this intersection is now open. Thank you for your patience!

04/01/2026

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CH 1 will be closed just north of the intersection with CH2 (161) until further notice. Construction has begun for safety improvement on the north side of the intersection. CH 2 (161) will remain open during this process.

A timeline for this improvement is reliant on weather and progress of the construction.

03/24/2026

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161 in Cisne will be closed for Bush clearing from Route 45 curve west to Watkins St tomorrow (3/25/26) beginning at 8am until appoximately noon, this is about 1.25 blocks. During this time there will not be any entry onto 161 from McCracken or Church Street. Take an alternate route if needed.