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The Department of Public Works is a diverse group of functionally and operationally specialized professionals which is comprised of six Divisions:
- The Fleet Management Division, is focused on providing transportation and construction equipment assets to 21 organizations within El Paso County including vehicle life-cycle maintenance activities, fuel delivery, and vehicle/equipment replacement programs.
- The Highway Division is the center of ‘operations’ for the Department. This division is focused on operations and maintenance of El Paso County’s transportation infrastructure including companion stormwater infrastructure. Essential functions of this division include but are not limited to Gravel Road Maintenance, Snow and Ice Control Activities, Asphalt Patching and Repair, Bridge Deck Replacement, Chip Seal Operations, and Roadway Signs and Markings.
- The Customer Service Division is the ‘face of the organization’. They are responsible for direct interaction with our customers including incoming Citizen Requests for Service, Production Control/Work Order Management, Right-of-Way permits, Facility Control, and 24/7 Dispatch Operations.
- The Resource Management Division is a small team with a large responsibility. They focus on the Department’s finance and budget management as well as critical logistical support for each of the Department’s operational areas. Further, they play a key role in all departmental procurement activities.
- The Engineering Division is home to the County Engineer who also serves as the Engineering Division Manager. This division’s focus is on capital construction programs, stormwater management, construction, compliance inspections, surveying, traffic engineering, and transportation infrastructure asset management.
- The Training Division is responsible for keeping all DPW employees current on required equipment training, career development tracking, and connects high-school career program.
We are open, honest, and respectful in our work and communication. We build trust by transparently publishing data and analytics on our finances, the condition of our infrastructure, and our progress toward our strategic objectives.
See information on County-maintained road and bridge constriction, repair, and snow-plowing
Learn about El Paso County’s transportation and construction assets and vehicle auctions
Learn about the role of the County Engineer
Educate yourself on El Paso County’s stormwater systems and plan ahead for heavy precipitation to avoid flooding in your area
Report a disruption to an El Paso County service including stormwater infrastructure, traffic lights, and more
Learn about El Paso County right-of-way permitting and how to apply for a permit
Find links to ongoing and past transportation plans, the Road Impact Fee Program, and drainage basin and floodplain studies and maps
Find links to learn about PIDs and how they finance, construct and maintain public improvements or provide a public service
Engineering Cone Zone Map
See active construction projects and planned 2023 El Paso County Public Works projects including active permits to work in the public right of way. The project status Planned refers to projects which are intended to be completed this year or project cycle (may extend beyond calendar year), In Construction projects are in or near the construction phase, and Complete projects are considered compete and no longer in construction.
Weekly Road Maintenance Projects
The County’s transportation network consists of more than 2,000 miles of paved and gravel roads, and related right-of-way assets. The Engineering Division’s Traffic Engineering, Design, Construction Management, Real Estate, and Infrastructure Planning Sections handle all aspects of the transportation system including policy and standards, planning, and contract project execution.
Extreme Machine | Tough Jobs
In this episode, the Communications Department tagged along with El Paso County Public Works. We learned how our roads are reclaimed to make them safer and smoother. Don’t forget to subscribe to see future Tough Jobs episodes!
Featured Public Works News
April 16, 2024 – All paving companies and developers, please be advised that effective today, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, El Paso County Department of Public Works Development, Engineering Division, has opened all paving of new development within unincorporated El Paso County due to favorable temperatures and expected forecasts of our local area. Please note: Early…
May 25, 2023 – El Paso County administrative offices, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. The closure includes the following: El Paso County Treasurer & Public Trustee’s Office El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Office – All locations El Paso County Department of Human…
May 12, 2023 – El Paso County and the Town of Monument are co-hosting a Public Open House for two upcoming roadway projects: Time and Date: 5:30 to 7 p.m. (presentation at 6 p.m.), Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Palmer Ridge High School, 19255 Frontage Road in Monument Parking:Use the south lot and the “Event Entrance” doors.…
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