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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
Upcoming road closures are scheduled for Norfolk Southern railroad crossing rehabilitation work, weather permitting. Hague Avenue (north of Valleyview Drive) and Harper Road (west of McKinley Avenue) will close on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Phillipi Road (south of Fisher Road) will close on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Each closure is expected to last 3 days. This work is not administered by FCEO.
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The Cooke Road (Karl Road to Cleveland Avenue) Improvement Project is underway. Our contractor, Shelly & Sands, Inc., is actively working on the project. We appreciate their partnership and the work already underway as construction progresses. Stay tuned for updates.
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Franklin County Engineer
Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming the all R friends community group to our facility. They visited to personally thank our Snow Fighters for their hard work this winter, helping keep the traveling public safe. The group presented a beautiful thank-you banner and spent time touring our facility and learning more about what we do each day. It was a meaningful visit and a great reminder of the impact our team has on the community we serve. Thank you, All R Friends, for your kindness and for taking the time to recognize our Snow Fighters. We truly appreciate it!
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Franklin County Engineer
April is Ohio Native Plant Month! Native plants play an important role in supporting local ecosystems, improving water quality, and managing stormwater, key components of the work we do every day. Incorporating native vegetation along roadways, in drainage areas, and around infrastructure helps create more sustainable and resilient communities across Franklin County.
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Franklin County Engineer
We had a great time hosting Student Engagement Day at the Franklin County Engineer’s Office! Students had the opportunity to learn firsthand about the many careers that keep our county moving, from engineering and surveying to operations and maintenance. It was a great opportunity to spark curiosity and highlight the many paths available in public service and infrastructure. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the day a success!
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Franklin County Engineer
Notice to Contractors: We are accepting bids on the Franklin County Engineer’s Office Innis Road, Cleveland Avenue to Westerville Road Improvement Project. Visit: https://www.bidexpress.com/solicitations for more information.
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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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