Our Mission
Provide and maintain County roadway infrastructure to the highest possible level of service and safety, while managing efficient use of County resources.
Direct Services to Citizens:
- Concrete Sidewalk Repair
- Drainage Maintenance
- Maintenance of Flood Control Dams
- Maintenance of Roadways and Bridges
- Snow and Ice Removal
- Trash Transfer Sites
- Weed Management
- Assist the Open Space Department
The Public Works Operations Department responsibilities:
Road and Bridge Maintenance »
Provides roadway maintenance and repair in unincorporated areas of the County, excluding state highways, currently including approximately 306 center lane miles of gravel and 792 center lane miles of paved/concrete (599 lane miles of gravel roads and 1,738 lane miles of paved/concrete roads), with additional mileage added annually as development occurs.
Weed Management »
Provides management of Douglas County's noxious weed program to include mowing and herbicide application. Weed Management also provides noxious weed educational materials for Douglas County residents.