Whitman County Public Works

Whitman County Public Works The department provides vital services the public depends upon, plowing snow, grading roads, bridges.

HUME ROAD CONSTRUCTION: On Monday June 29th construction on the north three miles will begin from mile post 0.0 - 3.12. ...
06/16/2026

HUME ROAD CONSTRUCTION: On Monday June 29th construction on the north three miles will begin from mile post 0.0 - 3.12. Hume road will be closed to through traffic from June 29th through July 31st. One lane of travel will be left open each day for local traffic only. Mail service and emergency services will not be disrupted. Hume road will be a gravel road with continued construction through harvest and will be paved mid to late September. We would like to recommend that commuters take Dry Creek road as an alternative means of travel. The construction will not impact access to Steptoe Butte from the highway 195 end of Hume road. Thank you for your patience, we hope you’re as excited as we are to finish this section of road!! We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

06/04/2026

Whitman County Road Department is hiring!!

We’re currently accepting applications for two open positions at our Oakesdale location.

Class A CDL required.

Starting wage: $26.33/hr

Full Wage Range: $26.33 - $30.24/hr

To apply and find out more about the full job description and benefits follow the link below.

https://wa-whitmancounty.civicplus.com/Jobs.aspx?CatID=99&Search=True

With the snow melting and the rain we’re receiving we’re experiencing water over roads in a couple locations. Two roads ...
03/14/2026

With the snow melting and the rain we’re receiving we’re experiencing water over roads in a couple locations. Two roads have been closed so far. With the highest snow totals from north Pullman area to Rosalia and east to the Idaho boarder, we WILL see a lot more widespread flooding overnight and into tomorrow. Crews have been out plowing this morning and have transitioned to placing signs and barricades where water is causing unsafe conditions. Please use caution while driving tonight through tomorrow. If you’re unsure if you can make it or not turn around and take a different route.

PUBLIC WORKS-Because police and fire need heroes too!!

12/17/2025

UPDATE: All roads that were previously closed due to fallen trees or downed power lines are now open, with the exception of Tidwell rd. #1570. Tidwell should be opened in the next hour. It’s highly likely that Avista or Inland Power will need to close some roads again in order to reset new poles and transmission lines. When or how long those closures will be is unknown at this time. Again thank you for your patience!

Multiple roads in Whitman County are closed due to downed trees or power lines. Crews are diligently working to open these roads working with Avista and Inland Power. Please be safe in your travels as some of these power lines may still be energized. We are aware of some other trees and power poles that are leaning towards the road and could come down at any moment. Thank you for your patience, be safe!

On Monday June 16th, road crews will be preparing Fairbanks road for the final stage of the road pe*******on project tha...
06/13/2025

On Monday June 16th, road crews will be preparing Fairbanks road for the final stage of the road pe*******on project that began last year. This will require the road to be closed to traffic. The closure will begin on Monday June 16th and it will most likely be opened late afternoon Thursday, June 19th. Oil will be applied to the road surface Tuesday and Wednesday that week. We appreciate your patience, apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and we hope you enjoy your new road when completed.

06/03/2025

Facebook 26 million pounds of litter ends up on Washington roadways every year, and up to 40% falls or is blown out of pickup truck beds, trailers, and boats. Help keep our roads safe and litter free. Make sure you and everyone in your life knows how to secure their load.

Find tips for securing your load: SecureLoadsWA.org

06/03/2025

Facebook Unsecured loads cause over 300 crashes in Washington each year. Even small items pose a danger when they come loose on the road. Properly securing truck loads with tie-down equipment prevents crashes and saves lives.

Learn how to safely at SecureLoadsWA.org

Next week on Tuesday May 6th between the hours of 7:00am and 4:00pm road crews will be performing a road stabilization p...
05/01/2025

Next week on Tuesday May 6th between the hours of 7:00am and 4:00pm road crews will be performing a road stabilization project on Country Club road #9040, this will be on the gravel portion. The road will not be closed to traffic but we’re asking the public to take alternate routes, if at all possible, to help ensure a higher quality final product.

The same road stabilization project will be taking place on Brayton road #5510 next Thursday, May 8th between 7:00am and 4:00pm. Thank you for working with us and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

As of today 4/15/2025, the Endicott - St. John rd. #4230 has been reduced to one lane at the Carrie Miller bridge at mi...
04/15/2025

As of today 4/15/2025, the Endicott - St. John rd. #4230 has been reduced to one lane at the Carrie Miller bridge at mile post 7.59 near the Jones rd. intersection. This closure is due to structural concerns on the lane closure side of the bridge. The speed limit has been reduced to 35mph on this section of the road. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The duration of the closure is not yet known but will most likely be a lengthy one. Please slow down and use caution when approaching this section of the road.

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Colfax, WA
99111

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15093974622

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