Howard County Highway Department

08/13/2026

If you are in need of sandbags:
We have empty bags that you can pick up at Berkley Complex. You must bring a shovel with you, they are not provided here. The sand to fill them is located in the same area at the Howard County Highway Department There are bags in a Tote available to fill.
Look for the Sign - PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THE TOTE.

Where: 627 S Berkley Rd.

08/13/2026

8/13/26 6:30 am

Complete road closures
300 East between 50 North and 100 North
400 East between 50 North and 100 North
1050 East between 170 South and 250 South
180 South between 200 South and 1030 East (Jerome Gates)
50 North between 300 East and 400 East
Ridge Rd

We will keep these updated

Drive safe and don't drive through water!

08/12/2026

08/12/2026

**********SEVERE FLOODING************

Several roads in the county have standing water or flowing water on them. Most of these roads are on the East side of the county. The rain is continuing to fall and we have exhausted our supply of high water signs. PLEASE use extreme caution while out driving on the county roads.

The roads are not visible under flood waters, therefore you cannot determine how deep the water is, how fast the water is flowing, or even if the road has washed out under the water!

BE AWARE, TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN!!!

07/23/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 23, 2026

New Stop Sign Installation at 850 E and 50 S

Howard County, IN — Howard County officials have announced the installation of a new stop sign at the intersection of County Road 850 East and County Road 50 South. The change will convert the current two-way stop into a three-way stop to improve traffic control and enhance safety for students traveling between Eastern Howard School Corporation facilities and the nearby sports complex.

Installation is scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Public Notice
Officials identified this intersection as an important route for students and families moving between school buildings and the sports complex near 50 S and 850 E. Motorists should use
caution in the area and be alert to the new traffic pattern once the additional stop sign is installed.

For additional information, contact the Howard County Highway Department at 765-456-2802

07/16/2026

It's that time again!

In Kokomo and surrounding Howard County, "blind intersections" created by tall corn reaching 5 to 12 feet are a major seasonal hazard. Because corn is frequently planted right up to property lines, drivers approaching rural, two-way, and four-way county road intersections are advised to treat them with extreme caution.

Key Safety Practices at Blind Intersections:
Come to a Complete Stop: Do not roll through stop signs or uncontrolled intersections.
Inch Forward Slowly: Creep your vehicle forward past the edge of the corn stalks so you can safely view cross-traffic before proceeding.
Avoid Distractions: Turn down your radio and listen for oncoming engines, trucks, or farm equipment.
Expect the Unexpected: Tractors, farm implements, and local vehicles may not yield correctly or may be traveling at higher speeds.

Reporting Hazards: If an intersection is dangerously obstructed due to corn or weeds, county right-of-way codes require that the triangular area extending 20 feet in each direction from the corner be kept clear. You can report dangerous intersections to the Howard County Highway Department at 765-456-2802 so that they can contact the property owner or mow the roadside ditch. We will need to know the two intersecting roads and which corner/s.

07/01/2026

FYI

Alternating lane closures planned on U.S. 31 in Kokomo

HOWARD COUNTY, Ind. — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces alternating lane closures are planned next month on U.S. 31 for concrete patching in Kokomo.

Alternating lane closures will begin on or after Monday, July 6 on northbound and southbound U.S. 31 between County Road 600 N. and State Road 18. Work is expected to continue through the end of August.

Crews began concrete repairs on U.S. 31 in Kokomo last summer, reopening the road in the late fall. The remaining work will be performed this summer under alternating lane closures to minimize the impacts to traffic.

INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and use extra caution while traveling in and around work zones. All work is weather-dependent, and schedules are subject to change.

04/24/2026

As grass cutting moves into full swing for the season, please be mindful of motorcycles, bicycles, scooters, and the like. Grass on the roadways can turn a leisurely ride into an emergency in a moment. Let’s look out for each other and have a safe summer!

What seems to be "just grass," is a HAZARD to riders. Please be mindful.

04/20/2026

Our new permit application page is now up and going. If you need a Driveway Permit, Permit to Discharge on County Property or a Permit to Install Utilities/Conduits on County Property, you can do that through the links below. If you choose to go through the Beacon website, pull up your location and there will be a link in there for Geopermits.

https://permitting.schneidergis.com/jurisdiction/e50d0c29-55b5-4aa5-a264-d76fae4d5ff7

https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?AppID=94&LayerID=952&PageTypeID=2&PageID=596

04/07/2026

Please take advantage of this great opportunity!

The City of Kokomo along with the Howard County Recycling District will host a “Waste-Away Day”, April 18th from 8am-3pm in conjunction with the kick off of the Mayors Youth Council “Community Clean-Up Days”. It will be for Howard County residents only. Please NO COMMERCIAL or businesses allowed. Please bring a Photo ID, with current address.

Drop off sites are as follows;

Kokomo High School-SW parking lot near Lincoln Road

Western High School-South parking lot near football field.

Eastern-Enclosed parking lot on east side of football field, off W. Walnut.

Northwestern-SW parking lot near 4-way stop sign.

Taylor-Parking lot near tennis courts.

There will be roll off containers residents will be able to utilize to dispose of various items such as old furniture, household junk, mattresses and yard waste. A limited number of tires and electronics will be allowed.

Prohibited items not allowed include, hazardous waste, paint, chemicals, medical waste, batteries, appliances with unclaimed refrigerants, propane tanks, asbestos . Construction material cannot be disposed.

In addition if you have furniture, household items or even clothing in usable condition the local Goodwill Stores will provide a truck at the Kokomo site to haul those items to their intake center to be sorted and placed onto the sales floor. Help us clean-up the community.