Highway Department

What does my Highway Department do?

• Keep you safe:  During the winter, crews are out keeping the roads free of snow.  In the spring they work to keep the ditches clean to avoid flooding.  During summer & fall you can find them paving, mowing, & trimming brush to keep signs and roads up to par.
• Road Maintenance:  Your highway department typically takes care of potholes, ditches, culverts, and bridges. They also clean, sweep, mow, plow, pave, and much more.
• Liaisons:  They work with other government officials to keep your roads safe and determine regulations related to transportation, such as weight limits for trucks, and traffic rules. 
• In an Emergency:  Rain or shine, day or night, Highway & DPW crews are ready when an emergency arises.  From flooding, to hurricanes, winter storms, and even a traffic accident, they are there to keep roads open and allow EMS, Police, and the Fire Department to get to those in need.
• Overall, the goal of a highway department is to create and maintain a safe, efficient, and reliable transportation network to support economic development and improve the quality of life for residents.