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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.
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Franklin County Engineer
Phillipi Road, between Janitrol Road and Surface Road, is now open to traffic.
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Phillipi Road, between Janitrol Road and Surface Road, is closed due to downed powerlines in the roadway. The road will remain closed until the issue has been resolved.
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Today, we remember and honor the 2,403 lives that were lost on December 7, 1941, by the attack on the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor. We will never forget the lives lost that day. #PearlHarborDay
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#TeamFCEO has completed the 2025 Franklin County Resurfacing Project. Special thanks to our contractor, Kokosing Construction Company, Inc., and the FCEO inspection team for their dedication and commitment throughout the project.
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We’re excited to unveil our new brine mixing tank at the East Outpost, funded by a $75,000 Ohio EPA grant. This upgrade improves roadway treatment efficiency and reduces rock salt use. Thank you, Ohio EPA!
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Thank you to everyone who attended last night’s public meeting on the Dublin Road Improvements Project. We appreciate the thoughtful feedback, questions, and community engagement. A special thank-you to First Community Church for providing the space for the meeting. We also thank NBC4 WCMH and WSYX ABC 6 for covering the event and helping keep the community informed. Your participation makes a meaningful difference as we work to improve safety and mobility along Dublin Road.
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COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215
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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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