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1600 13 Avenue South
Kelso, WA 98626
Tel: 360-577-3030
Fax: 360-636-0845

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           Public Works Road Division

The Road Division, under the direction of the County Engineer, is responsible for the county road system:
  • Design
  • Construction
  • Maintenance

The functions of the division include:

  • Planning
  • Scheduling
  • Obtaining funding for all road projects
  • Developing plans and specifications for construction projects
  • Purchasing right-of-way
  • Obtaining necessary permits
  • Inspecting projects
  • Testing and keeping records to comply with various federal, state and local laws

Private and public utility work within the public road right-of way, and new subdivisions are inspected for compliance with applicable standards.

Road maintenance crews maintain the county roads and drainage by:

  • Patching
  • Oiling
  • Brush removal
  • Ditch and culvert cleaning
  • Driveway culvert installation
  • Snow removal
  • Drainage control and maintenance
  • Signing and pavement markings

 

Installation or Maintenance of Utilities Within the County Road Right-of-Way

Utility Accommodation Policy - Defines the criteria and design requirements for the accommodation of utilities within the county road right-of-way.

Notification of Proposed Work on County Road Right-of-Way - A Notification Application is required any work within the County road right-of-way that meets the following criteria:

  • Utility service connections with a length of 250 feet or less
  • Boring/Jacking of utility pipes or conduits with a diameter of two inches or less

Application to Perform Work Within County Road Right-of-Way - A permit application is required for all utility work within the County road right-of-way, other than that meeting the criteria for a "Notification" as stipulated herein.

 

2009 - 2014 Transportation Improvement  Program

 

Have Questions or Comments? Send us an Email Publicworks@co.cowlitz.wa.us

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