Oldham County Road Department

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The Oldham County Road Department is responsible for a variety of projects including but not limited to : snow plowing, tree trimming, asphalt repair and roadside mowing.

04/08/2026

🌳🚧 Oldham County Road Department Update 🚧🌳

Good morning OC!

Our crews have been hard at work across the county today as we continue gearing up for a busy spring season.

In Borowick Farms, teams are actively clearing dead and hazardous trees to prepare the area for upcoming paving improvements. This work will help ensure a safer roadway and a smoother surface for residents once paving begins.

Over at Schambach Park, crews are making great progress with tree and stump removal in preparation for the installation of a brand-new playground. We’re excited to see this project take shape and bring an updated recreational space to the community.

We’re also continuing improvements at the Wendell Moore Park ball fields in Buckner. Materials are beginning to arrive for dugout rebuilding, along with ongoing field repairs to improve playing conditions. More upgrades are on the way as we continue investing in these facilities for our community.

A lot of progress happening behind the scenes—stay tuned as these projects continue to move forward!

Have a great day, Oldham County!

Good morning OC!Winter is finally behind us and spring is in full swing. There’s a lot happening across the county. Pavi...
04/02/2026

Good morning OC!

Winter is finally behind us and spring is in full swing. There’s a lot happening across the county. Paving has begun in multiple areas, and mowing season is underway. Crews have been out maintaining roadsides as well as our parks.

An in-house project was recently completed on Haunz Lane, where a major drainage issue was addressed along with failing asphalt. A new drainage ditch was constructed to prevent ponding, and the shoulder has been repaired. Additional improvements are planned for the entire roadway in the near future.

Our crews have also taken on a renovation project at the Oldham County Little League fields in Buckner. This includes fence repairs, dugout improvements, painting, and general cleanup. The fields are being maintained and dragged daily, with more extensive repairs planned to correct low areas and rutting.

There are many projects currently in progress and plenty more ahead. Stay tuned, OC, and have a great week!

01/30/2026

The weekend is finally here—and no snow in the forecast!

Below is some information that may help answer a few frequently asked questions. I’ve done my best to gather and share these details, and there’s some valuable information included that we hope you’ll find helpful.

Have a great weekend, Oldham County, and stay warm!

🧂❄️ Winter Operations – How We Fight Snow & Ice in Oldham County ❄️🧂

Many residents ask why you may see us pre-salting roads, why plows sometimes leave snow at driveways, and why conditions can still be slick even after treatment. Here’s a quick look behind the scenes:

➡️ Plowing is Priority
Plows remove the bulk of snow. Salt helps prevent ice from bonding to the pavement—but it does not work instantly and does not melt everything.

➡️ How Road Salt Works
Salt lowers the freezing point of water. It works best when pavement temperatures are around 20–30°F and becomes less effective as temperatures drop, especially below 10°F. Pavement temperature (not air temperature) is what truly matters.

➡️ Why We Often Pre-Salt with Dry Salt
Kentucky storms commonly start as rain or mixed precipitation. Liquid brine can wash away before freezing occurs. Dry salt stays in place and activates when moisture appears, making it more reliable for many of our local events.

➡️ Why Driveways & Mailboxes Get Blocked
When a plow is angled, snow must go somewhere. The blade rolls snow to the right by design. There is no way to stop or “catch” snow as it comes off the blade. Clearing every driveway during a storm would prevent roads from being opened and emergency routes from being maintained. This is unavoidable and never intentional.

➡️ Why Some Roads Improve Faster Than Others
Traffic helps grind salt into the surface and break up snowpack. Low-volume roads often take longer to show improvement.

➡️ Extreme Cold = Plowing First
When temperatures are very low, salt effectiveness is limited. During these times, plowing is the most effective operation.

Our crews work long hours in difficult conditions to keep Oldham County moving. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and support as we continue to respond to winter weather.

Oldham County Road Department – 🚜❄️

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01/28/2026

Back at it today!

Crews are out running their routes and assessing reported mailbox damage. Repairs and/or replacements will be made when deemed necessary.

We currently have a limited number of replacement mailboxes on hand. An order has been placed for additional boxes and posts, which are expected to arrive no later than Wednesday of next week. Until then, we will do our absolute best to make temporary repairs at a minimum so mail delivery can continue.

If you have already reported mailbox damage—or were planning to—there is no need to do so at this time. All routes will be evaluated today and documented for necessary repairs.

Enjoy the sunshine and have a great day, OC!

Good afternoon, OC!Crews have been out checking road conditions and addressing areas as needed. Overall, county roads ar...
01/27/2026

Good afternoon, OC!

Crews have been out checking road conditions and addressing areas as needed. Overall, county roads are in great shape, with only a few shaded spots on rural roads still showing some issues.

We’ve received feedback regarding cul-de-sacs and driveway obstructions. Unfortunately, with the amount of snowfall we’ve experienced, this is not only a countywide concern but one being faced across the state. Typical snow events rarely create these challenges; however, this was far from a typical storm.

Cul-de-sacs present a unique challenge due to the number of driveways around the perimeter. This significantly limits where large volumes of snow can be placed without creating windrows, which can make entering or exiting driveways difficult in some cases.

I will be sharing a diagram below that can help both crews and homeowners better understand how to prepare and reduce the impact of these situations.

We will continue doing our absolute best. While these minor inconveniences may occur, they are outweighed by the overall goal of keeping roads clear and safe for travel.

We hope this information helps answer questions and provides guidance on how to minimize impacts around driveways and mailbox approaches.

Have a great afternoon and enjoy the sunshine!

01/26/2026

Good morning OC!

We made it through the storm! Cleanup operations will continue over the next several days.

Temperatures remain extremely low, which limits how effective salt can be, so we appreciate your patience. As the sun comes out over the next couple of days, noticeable improvements will occur across county roadways. Low-traffic roads will likely be the last to show major improvement, as fewer vehicles travel these routes to help break up packed snow once salt begins working.

If your mailbox has been damaged, please be patient as repairs will be addressed. There is a common misconception that plow trucks strike mailboxes; however, in most cases this is not what occurs. When large amounts of snow come off the plow, the force can damage mailboxes or posts that are aging, unsecured, or weakened. Similar to a heavy snowball, snow can hit with significant force, and there is no effective way to prevent plows from throwing snow from the roadside.

If a mailbox is beyond repair by the homeowner, we ask that you submit an email report rather than calling. This allows us to track and address repairs in the order they are received.

Have a great day and stay warm!

01/25/2026

Guess what… it’s still snowing!

Crews have been back out for some time and are continuing to clear their assigned routes. The storm is expected to continue through approximately 5–6 PM today.

Plow trucks will be doing everything possible to keep up, but some areas may be impacted more than others. Periods of heavier snowfall will move through at times, which can cause recently plowed roads to become covered again.

We truly appreciate everyone’s cooperation with traffic and keeping vehicles off roadways. This has been a tremendous help to our drivers, allowing them to work more efficiently and safely.

With total snowfall expected to exceed 10–12 inches, cul-de-sacs may see large amounts of snow pushed toward the outer edges, creating windrows in front of driveways. As mentioned in previous updates, this is unavoidable with snowfall of this magnitude. Drivers have been instructed to create a passable drive lane around the perimeter to minimize driveway obstruction.

We ask homeowners to assist by clearing around their driveways and mailboxes as conditions allow. This is not a typical event, and everyone will be impacted in some way. Please keep this in mind before submitting complaints—our crews are doing the best they can to reduce impacts.

Please stay safe and only travel if absolutely necessary.

Thank you from the OC Road Department.

01/25/2026

Good evening, OC!

Crews have been out working to keep roadways as clear as possible. Pre-treatment was applied throughout the day Friday to help with the initial impact of the storm. Now that temperatures have dropped and the sun has set, salt is no longer effective. At this stage of the storm, plowing will be the primary operation.

Please continue to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary or in the event of an emergency.

The current shift will end at midnight and resume at 7:00 a.m. This allows our crews time to get much-needed rest so they can work safely and continue protecting the community.

With the amount of snow forecasted, there will be significant windrows in subdivisions. These snow ridges may block the ends of driveways and around mailboxes. Unfortunately, this is unavoidable with plowing operations. We ask homeowners to assist with clearing these areas so mail service can continue.

Plow blades are fixed-angle and cannot push snow away from these locations. Please keep this in mind before contacting the department regarding these issues.

As a community, please help us help you—this is not an ordinary storm.

Stay safe and please share.

01/23/2026

Good morning, OC!

I’m sure everyone knows what’s ahead over the next few days. We respectfully ask that citizens stay off the roads during this time if at all possible. Doing so will allow our crews to clear roadways as efficiently as possible.

Please DO NOT park on roadways. Parked vehicles significantly slow operations, and any vehicle that hinders safe passage or risks damage can and will be towed.

Temperatures are expected to drop well below the effective working range for salt. Because of this, crews will be working 16-hour shifts and clearing roads to the best of our ability. Roads will remain snow-covered until temperatures rise into the 20s and salt becomes effective.

Please be patient—this is a countywide weather event and will likely be a multi-day situation.

Thank you for your cooperation, and stay safe.

12/14/2025

Back at it tonight!

The “clipper” did, in fact, clip OC. Road conditions are less than ideal at the moment.

If at all possible, please stay home and avoid travel. Salt will help with the initial impact of this snowfall, but its effectiveness will quickly diminish as temperatures drop. While most roads should remain passable, expect some areas to become snow covered as temps continue to fall.
These areas may remain as such until the warm up early this upcoming week.

Keep this in mind for early morning travel. Allow extra time, increase following distance, and slow down. If you don’t need to be out or can wait until later in the day, please do so.

Crews are out and will remain working throughout the night.

12/11/2025

Good morning, OC!

Another busy week ahead — and more snow on the way!

Crews will be out later today pretreating roadways in preparation for tonight’s incoming system. Current forecasts are calling for 2–4 inches overall.

This will be a fast-moving storm, so expect roads to become covered quickly. Temperatures should rise early in the morning, and conditions will improve, but please use caution and be prepared for possible delays.

Crews will likely be working through the overnight hours.
As always, please keep vehicles off the streets and parked in driveways when possible. This helps our crews clear roads more effectively and avoids unnecessary delays.

Stay safe!

12/08/2025

Good morning OC!
Snow is back again!

Our crews are out early salting roads ahead of the morning rush. Please slow down, give them room, and watch for slick spots—conditions vary.

Tip of the Day:
Winter reminder: keep fragile or decorative items away from road edges. Snow coming off plow trucks can hit with force and cause damage. Most mailbox damage happens from the snow, not the plow.

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4 Quality Place Drive
Buckner, KY
40010

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Wednesday 7am - 3:30pm
Thursday 7am - 3:30pm
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