Our goal as the employees of the Lorain County Engineer is to provide quality service to the public in a safe, efficient, productive, and professional manner. We are committed to promote positive communication for the betterment of the organization and the citizens that we serve. 2023 Annual Drainage Report 2023 Bridge Report Sewer Construction Standards Public Notice - Brownhelm and Henrietta Townships 4/28/26 -- The Office of Lorain County Engineer Ken Carney is currently in the process of collecting survey data and completing environmental studies to facilitate the design of the final construction documents associated with the resurfacing of Vermilion Road between State Route 113 and approximately one half mile south of North Ridge Road in Brownhelm and Henrietta Townships. Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2027 and traffic will be maintained during the work. Additional right of way will not be required to construct the project. The estimated cost of the improvement is $1,209,730 of which 80% is being funded by a grant from the federal highway administration through the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency. A grant from the Ohio Public Works Commission will fund the balance. For additional information, please contact Assistant County Engineer Robert Klaiber at 440-329-5586 or [email protected]. Public Notice - Elyria and Amherst Townships 4/28/26 -- The Office of Lorain County Engineer Ken Carney is currently in the process of collecting survey data and completing environmental studies to facilitate the design of the final construction documents associated with the resurfacing and safety improvements to West Ridge Road between State Route 113 and Middle Ridge Road in Elyria and Amherst Townships. Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2027 and traffic will be maintained during the work. Additional right of way will not be required to construct the project. The estimated cost of the improvement is $1,334,550 of which 80% is being funded by a grant from the federal highway administration through the County Engineer Association of Ohio. A grant from the Ohio Public Works Commission will fund the balance. For additional information, please contact Assistant County Engineer Robert Klaiber at 440-329-5586 or [email protected]. Public Notice - Brownhelm Township and the City of Vermilion 4/28/26 -- The Office of Lorain County Engineer Ken Carney is currently in the process of collecting survey data and completing environmental studies to facilitate the design of the final construction documents associated with the replacement and upgrade of the traffic signal at North Ridge and Baumhart Roads in Brownhelm Township and the City of Vermilion. Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2028 and traffic will be maintained during the work. Additional right of way will not be required to construct the project. The estimated cost of the improvement is $355,228 of which 80% is being funded through a grant from the federal highway administration through the County Engineer�s Association of Ohio. The balance will be provided by the Lorain County Engineer Permissive Account. For additional information, please contact Assistant County Engineer Robert Klaiber at 440-329-5586 or [email protected]. For previous news releases, click here. Road Closure - Grafton Township 10/15/25 -- The Lorain County Engineer�s Office announces that Neff Road is currently closed, between SR 83 and Mennell Road, for replacement of Neff Road Bridge #0191. full story Road Closure - Rochester Township 10/15/25 -- The Lorain County Engineer's Office announces the closure of Stewart Road, in Rochester Township. Stewart Road, between Quarry Road and SR 511, will be closed for the replacement of Stewart Road Bridge #0424, beginning Monday, October 22, 2025. full story Road Closure - Grafton Township 9/24/25 -- ROAD CLOSURE � BROWNHELM TOWNSHIP full story Road Closure - Grafton Township 6/4/25 -- Lorain County Engineer, Ken Carney, announces the closure of Island Road for bridge No. 0158 replacement. The road will be closed between Grafton Eastern and Rt 303 for 45 days, starting Monday, June 16 at 7:00 am and scheduled to reopen Thursday, July 30 at 5:00pm, weather permitting. The road is marked with advance closure notifications. full story