ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Road Closure
TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD Starting from- Dead end (North-End) To- SR 250 When: Tuesday October 18th From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM WEATHER PERMITTING As paver passes your drive you will be blocked in until we reach SR 250 THANK YOU DAVE O’MARA CONTRACTORS FULL-TIME LABORER FOR THE SWITZERLAND COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Applications may be obtained at the County Highway Department Office or the Switzerland County Auditor’s Office, both located in the Courthouse or download application under FORMS. INFORMATION REQUIRED: 1. Criminal Background Record (if hired) 2. High School Diploma or Equivalent 3. Three References 4. Resumé 5. Valid Driver’s License 6. Class B CDL License (or must be able to obtain if hired) 7. Drug Test (if hired) Duties: Must be able to perform all duties related to the repair and maintenance of county roads, bridges and right-of-ways, including but not limited to operation of small tools such as weedeaters and chainsaws, must be able to operate mowers and bushhogs, have the ability to drive trucks and plow snow, direct traffic and any other jobs that might be required. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS OCTOBER 31, 2022 BY 3:30 PM AT THE COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT OR THE AUDITOR’S OFFICE, BOTH LOCATED IN THE COURTHOUSE. DUMPSTERS DELIVERED - FLOOD DISASTER 2022 The five dumpsters have been delivered to the following locations:
Thank you. RESIDENTS IMPACTED BY FLOOD - CONTACT INDIANA 211 - FLOOD DISASTER 2022 Switzerland County residents impacted by flash flooding that occurred on September 3, 2022, are asked to contact Indiana 211 to report damages and help with a damage assessment. Indiana 211 asks residents to utilize the online submission rather than calling Indiana 211, which is receiving a high-call volume currently. Please report damages at the following website:
SWITZERLAND COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE UPDATE - FLOOD DISASTER 2022 Since Saturday evening our Highway Department has been working hard to repair roads. Additional rainfall has made this difficult. The following roads are now OPEN:
The following roads remain CLOSED:
We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding during these difficult times. Please call 812-801-3509 to report additional damage. Thank you, Switzerland County Highway Department NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE
Beginning Tuesday, August 16, 2022 **NO THRU TRAFFIC** (Residents will be able to get in and out of Evans Hill Road) Thank you, Switzerland County Highway Department (812) 801-3509 |
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2021 ANNUAL OPERATIONAL REPORT
The Annual Operational Report for Local Roads and Streets for the year ended December 31, 2021, is available at the Switzerland County Highway Department, located in the Courthouse at 212 W. Main St., Vevay, IN. If you would like a copy of the report, please stop by or call me at (812) 427-4430. Prior years available upon request as well. |
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COUNTY HIGHWAY TO DO CHIP AND SEAL - Beginning Around 8/1/2022
The Switzerland County Highway Superintendent and the Switzerland County Board of Commissioners have agreed to begin Chip and Seal on County roads beginning in approximately 60 days, on or around August 1, 2022. We recognize the need for Chip and Seal, since the roads have not been addressed for the past couple of years. The County roads scheduled for Chip and Seal are as follows: District 1 – Jefferson/Craig Townships: • Campbell Road • Bakes Road • Tague Road • Plum Creek Road District 2 – Posey/York Townships: • Florence Hill Road • Hominy Ridge Road • Little Hominy Ridge Road • Turtle Creek Road District 3 – Cotton/Pleasant Townships: • Aaron Road • Pleasant Grove Road • Knigga Road • Knigga Crossing Road If you have questions, please contact Anthony Thomas, Highway Superintendent, at (812) 801-3509. Thank you, Switzerland County Highway Department Switzerland County Board of Commissioners |
The Highway Department is responsible for the repair of all County bridges and patching of all county roads and highways. The County Highway Department is NOT responsible for streets within City limits. Please contact the City Street Department concerning city streets.
Other Highway Department duties include ...
Other Highway Department duties include ...
- The Highway Department paints lines on roads.
- Removes snow and debris from county roads.
- Is responsible for cutting grass along county roadsides and county highways.
MEET THE TEAM
ANTHONY THOMAS
Highway Superintendent
hwysuper@switzerland.in.gov |
CARLA ARMSTRONG
Highway Clerk
highway@switzerland.in.gov |
KEEP IN TOUCH
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(P)812.427.4430 (non-emergency)
(P)812.534.3012 (F)812.427.4426 |
