Physical Address: Morris County Road Department

612 US Hwy 56

Council Grove, KS 66846

Mailing Address: Morris County Road Department

501 West Main, Ste 9

Council Grove, KS 66846

Contact Information

Phone: 620-767-6116

Fax: 620-767-8000

Email: mrcoroad@tctelco.net

Regular work hours 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Overview & Services

The County Road Superintendent supervises the County Road and Bridge Department that constructs and maintains 850 miles of gravel road, 75 miles of asphalt road, 75 miles of dirt/minimum maintenance roads and 158 bridges in Morris County, encompassing 700 square miles in the heart of the Flint Hills.

Morris County has 10 motor patrol districts: 2 each at Council Grove, Dwight, and White City; and 1 each at Latimer, Delavan, Burdick and Wilsey. Each is responsible for approximately 100 miles of road.

The Road and Bridge Department is responsible for:

· Road and bridge construction plans

· Providing information on road plans and right of way

· Right of way mowing and cleaning

· Inspection, repair and replacement of bridges

· Snow removal

· Establishment and posting of speed limits

· Sign design installation and repair

· Construction, repair, resurfacing & road maintenance