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Road and Bridge Division
804 NW 2nd Street
Okeechobee, Fl 34972
Ph: 863-763-3514

Darren Brown, Public Works Director
804 NW 2nd Street
Okeechobee, FL  34972
email: dbrown@okeechobeecountyfl.gov

Luke Trogdon, Assistant Road & Bridge Director
email:  ltrogdon@okeechobeecountyfl.gov                                                                                                                               


Michelle Garcia, Administrative Assistant
Email: mgarcia@okeechobeecountyfl.gov 

 
Okeechobee County Road and Bridge Division through Public Works is committed to providing quality services, a high level of customer service while ensuring the overall quality of life for our community.

The Department is focused on providing needed improvements and maintenance of County assets and infrastructure (i.e., roadway, sidewalk, drainage ditches/stormwater system, etc.) to ensure the protection of personal property as well as the safety of our residents, businesses, stakeholders and visitors as they travel throughout the County.

The Road and Bridge Division manages the operation and maintenance of all County roadway and stormwater infrastructure including mowing, pavement, canals/ditches, and grading of dirt roads.

Quick Facts & Accomplishments:

  • Road and Bridge Tractor Picture3677 Paved Lane Miles

  •  31 Unpaved Lane Miles

  • 600 Miles of Tree Maintenance

  • 677 Miles of Right-of-Way Maintenance

  • Approximately 15,000 Driveway and Crossover Culverts

  • Approximately 3,700 Roadway Signs

  • 450 Miles of Roadside Right-of-Way Mowing

  • Annual Paving Project

  • Road and Bridge Equipment Picture2

    Pre and Post Storm Cleanup

  • Eagle Bay Drive Ditch Cleaning

  • Repair & Replacement of Various Culverts as needed

 

Road and Bridge Group Picture Picture1