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General Services

To report problems within the county road right-of-way SeeClickFix
Typical problems to report include (but are not limited to) potholes, drainage problems (road or ditch), needed entrance (including entrance culvert) maintenance, mowing, missing or damaged signs, hazardous debris in road, encroaching vegetation that impacts safety
Topeka and Shawnee County Complete Streets Design Guidelines
KDOT News, Lane Closures & more
Information about KDOT news and current and upcoming projects
Road Maintenance Look Up Map
Find the agency and contact information for a specific road in Shawnee County

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Picture of Curt Niehaus Director - Curt Niehaus, P.E.
Director: [email protected]

Mailing and Street Address:

Shawnee County Public Works
1515 NW Saline
Topeka, Ks 66618

Administration / Garage / Road Maintenance / Signs and Signals
785.251.6101

Bridge Division
785.251.6101

Stormwater Pollution Info
785.251.6101

Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.; Mon. - Fri.

Surveyor's Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
The courthouse opens at 7:30

Asphalt Oil Index:

Resolution No. 2023-31
January 2025 - $518/ton February 2025 - $525/ton