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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
Norton Road, between Johnson Road and Kropp Road, is closed for bridge rehabilitation work. The closure will last approximately sixty (60) days, weather permitting.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
#TeamFCEO was proud to take part in the Rise Up CBUS event at Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church. We enjoyed connecting with the residents, sharing resources, and highlighting how our work supports safer and stronger neighborhoods across Franklin County. Thank you to everyone who stopped by. We enjoyed connecting with the
community!
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Galloway Road, between Alkire Road and O’Harra Road, is now opened to traffic.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Please join us in congratulating Leo Kasson on his well-earned retirement! With deep appreciation, we recognize Leo's years of dedicated service, leadership, and commitment to excellence. His contributions have made a lasting impact, and he will be truly missed. Wishing you all the best in this next chapter, Leo. May it be filled with relaxation, joy, and new adventures!
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Galloway Road, between Alkire Road and O’Harra Road, is closed for railroad crossing rehabilitation. The closure will last approximately one (1) day, weather permitting.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Members of the Franklin County Engineer’s Office had the pleasure of attending the COMTO Columbus Scholarship Luncheon today. It was truly inspiring to see the next generation of leaders in transportation, STEM, and a variety of other disciplines being recognized for their talent, dedication, and potential. Congratulations to all of this year’s scholarship recipients. We’re excited to see where your journeys take you! #COMTOColumbus
Franklin County Engineer's Office
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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