MISSION STATEMENT: To develop, operate, and maintain the County's road system consistent with the goals and policies of White County.

The Road Department is responsible for maintaining and improving the county's road system, consisting of approximately 4000 miles of roads (900 paved and ____ unpaved) and ___ bridges. The Road Department's major services include:

    Routine road and bridge maintenance:

     road grading, sweeping, and vegetation control

               removal of roadside hazards (trees, rock outcroppings, etc.)

               patching and sealing paved roads

               installing, repairing and replacing signs, pavement markings and striping

                maintaining and repairing bridges, guardrails and culverts

                winter maintenance (snow plowing w/grader, sanding)

        Emergency response to road hazards and natural disasters

        Engineering, surveying and contract management for pavement preservation and capital improvement projects
        (including      Local Improvement Districts)
        Regulation, inspection, and administration of work and development within the public road right of way

        Acquisition, maintenance, and fueling of heavy equipment and fleet vehicles for all County departments
        (except Sheriff's vehicles)