The Public Works Department builds and maintains Columbia County's roads and stormwater drainage systems. We deliver efficient, timely, and safe maintenance of county roads and rights-of-way, oversee road construction contracts, maintain bridges, and repair vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Drainage, mowing, grading, and right-of-way trimming
- Grading follows a two-week rotating cycle by district
Paved roads typically need reconditioning or resurfacing every 5–20 years, depending on age, surface type, traffic volume, drainage, and truck usage.
Utility Permit Application (PDF)
Speed Humps – Ordinance 2000-1 (PDF)
Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (PDF)
The Sign Shop manufactures, installs, and maintains all traffic signs on county roads and subdivisions, including regulatory, warning, private road, and street name signs. Additional duties include pavement markings, responding to citizen concerns, and maintaining county traffic signals.
The Mechanic Shop maintains the county fleet cost-effectively to minimize downtime and maximize equipment availability and utilization.
This program helps residents upgrade and maintain private roads (per Ordinance 2000-2). Contact the County Engineer at 386-758-1019 for details.
Private Road Assessment Program (PDF)
Street Lighting Assessment Program (PDF)
Petition for Private Road Maintenance (PDF)
Property
Survey
Contact a local private land surveyor (listed in the phone directory).
After-Hours
Emergencies
Public Works on-call
386-365-2918
We coordinate with agencies during emergencies. Your reports help us respond quickly.