To provide the people of Lake County a consistent, high level of service in public works and contribute to the vitality of the region while protecting and enhancing the quality of life in Lake County.
Infrastructure is one of the vital elements to the lifestyle of our community.
Within the Public Works Department are many divisions which are necessary to oversee some of the infrastructure of our county. The Road Maintenance Division is responsible for protecting and maintaining 615 centerline miles of public roads in the unincorporated area of the county. The focus of this division's program is preventative maintenance and the protection of the public's investment in its road system. Traffic safety is afforded through efforts to provide adequate visibility via control of vegetation by mowing, trimming, and herbicide spraying in addition to an aggressive pavement marking and roadside warning and regulatory sign maintenance program which assists the motorist's perception of roadway conditions. There are 122 bridges and numerous major drainage structures that are inspected, repaired, and maintained by this division of the department.