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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
Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 15–21, 2026. This week is a reminder to review your emergency plans, stay informed about weather conditions, and be prepared for severe storms. Ohio will conduct a Statewide Tornado Drill on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 9:50 a.m. When the sirens sound, take a moment to practice your safety plan and identify where you would go in the event of a tornado. Being prepared helps keep our families, workplaces, and communities safe. Stay weather aware and have a plan.
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Ebright Road, between Bixby Road and Grovepoint Drive, is now open to traffic.
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Franklin County Engineer
Happy Pi Day! This year’s theme, “Mathematics and Hope,” reminds us how math helps shape a better future. Every road, bridge, and roundabout begins with the calculations that help engineers design infrastructure our communities rely on every day.
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Clark State Road is closed between Mann Road and Havens Road due to a tree in the roadway. The road will remain closed until the issue has been resolved.
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Ebright Road is closed between Bixby Road and Grovepoint Drive due to down power lines. The road will remain closed until the issue has been resolved.
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Babbitt Road is closed between Clark State Road and Morse Road due to down power lines. The road will remain closed until the issue has been resolved.
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COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215
(614) 525-3030
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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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