Lorain County Engineer's Office

Lorain County Engineer's Office Ken Carney P.E., P.S. Lorain County Engineer Several activities of the County Engineer are financed from various sources.

Mission Statement: Our goal as the employees of the Lorain County Engineer is to provide quality service to the public in a safe, efficient, productive, and professional manner. We are committed to promote positive communication for the betterment of the organization and the citizens that we serve. The County Engineer’s Office is responsible for the care and maintenance of 267 miles of county road

s, 236 bridges, 1,224 county culverts and over 38 miles of off-road ditches. The County Engineer’s office works with the County Commissioners and Township Trustees to carry out a wide variety of obligations. The County Engineer also serves as the County Sanitary Engineer, supervising construction of sewer and water lines. As the Sanitary Engineer, we oversee 4 sewage treatment plants, 11 lift stations, 46 miles of waterlines and 72 miles of sanitary sewers.

05/26/2026
ROAD CLOSURE - LaGrange TownshipNickle Plate Diagonal Road, between Whitney Road and Webster Road, is closed for emergen...
05/11/2026

ROAD CLOSURE - LaGrange Township
Nickle Plate Diagonal Road, between Whitney Road and Webster Road, is closed for emergency culvert repairs.

Detour signs will be posted. The road will re-open when the work is complete.

Your cooperation during construction is greatly appreciated.

Please ensure your Safety/Service personnel are aware of this closure.

ROAD CLOSURE - CARLISLE TOWNSHIPThe Lorain County Engineer’s Office announces the closure of LaGrange Road, in Carlisle ...
05/11/2026

ROAD CLOSURE - CARLISLE TOWNSHIP
The Lorain County Engineer’s Office announces the closure of LaGrange Road, in Carlisle Township, at the intersection of Oberlin/Elyria Road, in conjunction with the construction of the new roundabout, beginning Monday, May 18, 2026.

Phase 1 will begin at 7:30 am on Monday, May 18, 2026, and is expected to last until Monday, August 3, 2026, weather permitting. Detour map included.

Phase 2 will approximately begin Tuesday, August 4, 2026, and is expected to last until Thursday, October 15, 2026, weather permitting. (Detour will change.)

Detour signage will be posted.

Please ensure your Safety/Service personnel are aware of this closure.

Your cooperation during construction is greatly appreciated.

WEEKEND UPDATE:Please be cautious if you must drive this weekend in the upcoming storm. Our snow plow crews are ready an...
01/23/2026

WEEKEND UPDATE:

Please be cautious if you must drive this weekend in the upcoming storm. Our snow plow crews are ready and will be out working to keep the roadways clear. However, due to the extremely low temperatures that are expected, it is possible that ice and snow pack will be present. The effectiveness of salt diminishes significantly when temperatures reach 15-20 degrees Fahrenheit, which is what is forecasted. That said, we do mix salt with some fine aggregate material to assist with tire friction for an added measure of safety.

Please stay safe this weekend.

EDIT 12/10/25, 4:00pm: Russia Road is now open.Russia Road, between Oberlin Road and West Ridge Road, is closed due to a...
12/10/2025

EDIT 12/10/25, 4:00pm: Russia Road is now open.

Russia Road, between Oberlin Road and West Ridge Road, is closed due to a low hanging communication wire. The road will re-open when the lines are repaired.

ROAD CLOSURE - GRAFTON TOWNSHIPThe Lorain County Engineer’s Office announces that Neff Road is currently closed, between...
10/15/2025

ROAD CLOSURE - GRAFTON TOWNSHIP

The Lorain County Engineer’s Office announces that Neff Road is currently closed, between SR 83 and Mennell Road, for replacement of Neff Road Bridge #0191.

The work is expected to be completed December 5, 2025, weather permitting.

Detour signage is posted.

Please ensure your safety personnel are aware of this closure.

Your cooperation during construction is greatly appreciated.

ROAD CLOSURE - ROCHESTER TOWNSHIPThe Lorain County Engineer’s Office announces the closure of Stewart Road, in Rochester...
10/15/2025

ROAD CLOSURE - ROCHESTER TOWNSHIP

The Lorain County Engineer’s Office announces the closure of Stewart Road, in Rochester Township. Stewart Road, between Quarry Road and SR 511, will be closed for the replacement of Stewart Road Bridge #0424, beginning Monday, October 22, 2025.

The work will begin at 7:30 am on Monday, October 22, 2025, and is expected to last for 45 days, weather permitting.

Detour signage will be posted.

Please ensure your safety/service personnel are aware of this closure.

Your cooperation during construction is greatly appreciated.

ROAD CLOSURE – BROWNHELM TOWNSHIPLorain County Engineer’s Office announces the closure of North Ridge Road, between Verm...
09/24/2025

ROAD CLOSURE – BROWNHELM TOWNSHIP

Lorain County Engineer’s Office announces the closure of North Ridge Road, between Vermilion Road and Gore Orphanage Roads, at the Mill Hollow Bridge, for repairs of Bridge No. 0188.

The work will begin at 7:30 am on Monday, September 29, 2025, and is expected to be completed by Tuesday September 30, 2025, at 4:00 pm, weather permitting.

The road is marked with advance closure notifications.

Emergency vehicles and school buses will have access. All other traffic will be detoured.

Please ensure your safety/service personnel are aware of this closure.

Your cooperation during construction is greatly appreciated.

Stop by the Avon Lake Safety Center today and check out our equipment and pick up a kids bag!
09/20/2025

Stop by the Avon Lake Safety Center today and check out our equipment and pick up a kids bag!

Come visit us at the Elyria 🍎 Apple Festival, this weekend!
09/19/2025

Come visit us at the Elyria 🍎 Apple Festival, this weekend!

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Elyria, OH
44035

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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