Public Works

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Responsibilities

The function of the Public Works Department is to provide overall coordination and direction to five separate but cooperating divisions (Engineering, Roads & Bridges, Sanitation, Storm Water, and Clean & Beautiful), and to interact appropriately with various other state, federal, and local agencies.

This Department is responsible for all facets of Road Maintenance and Construction, Engineering and Design, Plan Review and Project Inspection, Solid Waste Collection, and Recycling.

Road Closures & Current Projects

RESURFACING PROJECTS: 

Bullock Estates Sudivision



PROJECTS IN PROGRESS: 

BETHEL CHURCH ROAD

CLEGG FARM ROAD

COOK ROAD

GEOFFERY LANE

HODGES ROAD

IVIE ROAD

JACKS CREEK ROAD

JAMES HUFF ROAD

JOHN DEERE ROAD

MAPLE COVE SUBDIVISON

MICHAEL ROAD

MT VERNON ROAD

PLESEANT VALLEY ROAD

THOMPSON ROAD

**PROJECTS IN PROGRESS - The paving portion of the project has been completed. Striping, sign installation, and shoulder building portion are in progress. 


ROAD CLOSURES:  
The following roads are temporarily closed due to flood damage. Please do not drive around barricades, cones, or caution tape as these are in place for your safety.
Brindle Farmer Rd
Chandler Rd
Lipscomb Rd
Indian Creek Rd
Preston Rd


TRAFFIC MOVEMENT CHANGE: 

There are currently no Traffic Movement Changes in progress.

Please drive carefully in these areas for your safety and the safety of our crews. Keep in mind that there will be traffic delays in this area. Please watch for pilot cars and flaggers.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office. We appreciate your patience during our paving season.


Special Announcements


GOOD HOPE CONVENIENCE CENTER TEMPORARY CLOSED: Due to the construction of Walton County Fire Rescue Station 7, the Good Hope Convenience Center at this location will no longer be temporary closed beginning January 10, 2023 until further notice. If you need to dispose of garbage at the nearest convenience site to this location you can visit the Whatley Convenience Center, located at 2620 Whitney Road Southeast. People are also encouraged to dispose of garbage at the Walton County Keep Walton Beautiful Recycling Center located at 2051 Leroy Anderson Road, Monroe, GA 30655. For more information on garbage disposal, visit the Walton County Public Works webpage at https://www.waltoncountyga.gov/242/Convenience-Centers.


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