Washington County Public Works

05/18/2026

04/28/2026

Attention Township Officials: The Governor has declared an emergency for the flood a couple weeks ago. You can now submit your damage to FEMA.

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04/28/2026

On the bridge between National and Osage on 1st Rd - traffic will reduced down to 1 lane as we make repairs today. This repair will take a few days.

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04/23/2026

Just West of Hanover on North Spence bridge over Mill Creek - please be patient and give our guys room on the bridge to remove a log jam. Please be patient and watch for them.

04/22/2026

New road through Palmer is complete.

04/22/2026

Update: This is now open!

Today for most of the day, Osage Rd will be closed from 10th to 11th for a culvert replacement. It should be open by 5:30 tonight.

04/20/2026

Today we will be adding a shoulder to the new black top through Palmer. Please watch for our guys.

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04/15/2026

This Friday, we will be open until NOON for townships to be able to pick up culverts. Typically we are not available for that on Friday mornings, but we know you may be needing them. Please call before you come - 785-325-2318

04/14/2026

Please try to avoid these spots if you are able to today as we start repair work:

Bridge on Gypsum between 21st and 22nd - this work is started and should be completed by noon.

Old 36 going into Hanover we will start repairing the road today.

15th Rd just east of Yankee Rd - we will begin repairing this road today as well.

Please avoid these areas if at all possible so that we can complete the work quicker. Thank you!

04/13/2026

Township Officials: An Emergency Disaster Declaration is being submitted - please keep track of all damage with pictures and costs.

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04/12/2026

Old 36 going into Hanover is currently under water