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Notices:
ADVISORY: Due to the fast melt-off, some roads are under water and will be closed. Please exercise caution. When in doubt, take an alternate route. Flooded roads are hazardous as the road may be washed away.
- LOAD RESTRICTION A NE, north of SR28 to end of asphalt (25 NE). Large loads please choose an alternate route.
- NEW road closures Ruff area roads from 9 NE to 12 NE and from S NE to W NE.
- Road Closure: 6 NE, east of P NE
More snowfall is expected this week. Please review Grant County's Snow & Ice Policy:
2023 to 2028 STIP:
Notice of Hearing to vacate E.1 NE unbuilt rights in the Cayuse and Miller Plats, McConihe area: Resolution 23-003-CC
NEW OFFICE HOURS:
Public Works is returning to normal hours October 10th: 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday.
Public Works is charging permit and engineering Fees starting January 1st, 2023. Payment is by check or money order only.
The Franchise fee has already been implemented.
ADA Transition Plan Survey
ADA Stakeholder Engagement Mattawa
ADA Stakeholder Engagement Mattawa Spanish
On-Line Survey
Grant County is seeking feedback to address sidewalks, curb ramps, and pedestrian facilities within the County. Your opinion is important to us!
Thank you for your time and feedback! Muchas Gracias!
CLICK HERE for Frenchman Hills Site Drone Video. Drone data acquired by FAA Part 107 Licensed Remote Pilot, Dave Bren.
Primitive Road Map 2022
Ordinance to reduce speed 5NW 22-019-CC
Snow & Ice Policy
GCPW Snow Plow Map revised 1/19/2022
Six Year Transportation Improvement Program 2022-2027 PDF
Six Year Transportation Improvement Program 2022-2027 MAP
COVID-19 Notice
As our state continues to experience the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, Grant County Public Works will be taking the necessary measures by following the recommendations from local, state, and federal officials in regard to social distancing.
Availability
All Grant County Public Works offices are open.
Employees will still be reporting to work and continuing their day-to-day job duties. We have installed a “Drive-Up Drop Box” located in front of our Public Works Administration building. This will allow the public to drop off permits, plans, and plats.
To protect our community and staff we encourage communication by phone, email, and appointments.
Meetings
Effective immediately, we will not be scheduling the Public Meeting room for use. Per Proclamation 20-14: Reduction of Statewide limits on gatherings. If your agency or non-profit organization has a Public Meeting room scheduled, our office will be contacting you. We will revisit scheduling as new recommendations become available.
Responsibilities
The Public Works Department's primary responsibility is to maintain the County Road system by:
- Asphalt Overlays
- Bridge Maintenance
- Road Grading
- Seal Coating
- Sign Maintenance
- Snow Removal
Public Works also performs small construction projects by County forces and a variety of drainage projects throughout Grant County. Larger construction projects are open to the public for bid and contracted outside the department.
Services
Public Works provides information on:
- County roads and bridges
- Dust oil palliative permits
- Oversize and overweight motor vehicle permits
- Permits for access to County roads and culvert placement
- Work in the right-of-way
We also coordinate with other County departments on development review.
If you have addressing or setback questions, please contact Development Services/Building Department.
Staff
The department consists of over 110 full and part-time employees responsible for:
- Administrative Operations
- Engineering
- Motor Pool
- Recycling
- Road Maintenance
- Solid Waste
Vendor Information
Surplus Vehicles
Grant County currently has surplus vehicles for sale; details on how to purchase the vehicles are available at the Vehicles Public Surplus website. Public Surplus
Additionally, please check out the 2021 Resolution Declaring Surplus Property (PDF).