Public Works

News: The 2008 Dust Abatement Request Form is available.

The Mission of the Public Works Department is to provide the necessary training and resources to its employees that allows them to provide services to the County's residents accurately, timely, in a professional manner, compliant with Federal, State and County regulations, and in a responsive manner that leads to citizen satisfaction.

The vision of the Public Works Department is to see that its efforts result in improved public streets, roads, bridges, rights of way, and traffic safety; providing convenience, safety, and comfort to the users of public infrastructure.

The Department of Public Works maintains 726 miles of County Road, of which there are:

456 miles of gravel roads
231 miles of asphalt roads
36 miles of dirt roads
3 miles of concrete roads

We also maintain 149 bridges and 313 culverts throughout Leavenworth County.

The Department of Public Works has approximately 100 pieces of heavy equipment and a work force of approximately 52 people, of which most work out at the County Shop located at 23690 187th Street. The main office is located at the Courthouse in room 7 of the basement.

Records that are available in the office include:

Road Records
Survey Records from 1855 to present.
Survey Standards
Road Plans