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As a local public works agency headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the Franklin County Engineer's Office is responsible for the maintenance and construction of 271 miles of county roadway and 351 county bridges, as well as upkeep of all county ditches, drains, retention basins, and other storm water facilities within the right-of-way of county roads in unincorporated areas. To meet the continuing development and infrastructure needs of Franklin County, the Engineer's Office utilizes the latest technologies for determining and maintaining roadway centerlines and boundaries; retracing and setting new monuments for original public land surveys; preparing geographic information system mapping for real estate tax assessments; and establishing precise countywide horizontal and vertical control to maintain uniformity in construction, surveying, and mapping.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Beach Road, west of Amity Road, is closed for bridge maintenance work. The closure will last approximately ninety (90) days, weather permitting.
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Harrisburg-Georgesville Road over Big Darby Creek, between London-Groveport Road and Opossum Run Road, is closed for bridge rehabilitation work. The closure will last approximately one-hundred eighty (180) days, weather permitting.
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Franklin County Engineer
Eiterman Road over South Fork Indian Run, between Post Road and Bobcat Way, will be closed beginning Monday, July 14, 2025, to replace and widen the existing bridge to accommodate the future build-out of the Dublin throughfare plan. The closure will last approximately ninety (90) days, weather permitting.
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Franklin County Engineer
Winchester Pike over Coble & Bowman Ditch, between Shannon Road and Bachman Road, will be closed beginning Monday, July 14, 2025, to widen the roadway and replace the existing culvert. The closure will last approximately sixty (60) days, weather permitting.
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Franklin County Engineer
Our offices are closed today in observance of Independence Day. We hope you enjoy the day with friends and loved ones! We will reopen Monday, July 7, 2025, at 7:00 a.m.
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Franklin County Engineer
The 2025 Township Resurfacing Program is underway across participating townships. While overall work areas are set, activity within each location may vary based on the scope of work and weather conditions. Please drive with caution in work zones and follow posted signage. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve the roads in your community!
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970 DUBLIN ROAD
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215
(614) 525-3030
fracoeng@franklincountyengineer.org
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Franklin County Engineer

Franklin County Engineer

ADAM W. FOWLER, P.E., P.S.

Adam W. Fowler, P.E., P.S. became the tenth Franklin County Engineer in January, 2025. He is a dedicated civil engineer with over two decades of experience in public service and infrastructure development. A graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Adam began his career in 2000 as a student intern with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) in the Material Management facility. After graduation, he joined ODOT’s Roadway Design section, where he gained valuable expertise in project design and implementation.

In 2003, Adam joined the Franklin County Engineer’s Office, where he collaborated across multiple departments to successfully complete numerous high-impact construction projects over the course of 18.5 years. In 2022, he took his extensive experience to the City of Columbus, serving as the Area Engineer & Surveying Manager for the Department of Public Service. In this role, Adam continued to strengthen partnerships within the engineering community and implement innovative solutions to improve infrastructure in Franklin County and Central Ohio.

A long-time resident of Franklin County, Adam grew up in Westerville and now lives in Worthington with his wife, Jaime, and their two sons, Alex and Jared. His deep ties to the community drive his commitment to making Franklin County a thriving and connected region.

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