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 Natural Resource Assistance Council 3/6/25 -- District 9 of the Ohio Public Works Commission is accepting applications for membership on its Natural Resource Assistance Council. The terms of four (4) current members are set to expire on September 24, 2025. full story Public Notice - Carlisle Township 12/19/24 -- 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 East River Road between Chestnut Ridge Road and the City of Elyria�s southerly corporation limit in Carlisle Township. Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2026 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 $1,076,968 of which 80% is being funded by a grant from the federal highway administration through the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency. For additional information, please contact Assistant County Engineer Robert Klaiber at 440-329-5586 or [email protected]. Natural Resource Assistance Council 2/28/24 -- District 9 of the Ohio Public Works Commission is accepting applications for membership on its Natural Resource Assistance Council. The terms of four (4) current members are set to expire on September 24, 2024. There is also a need to fill one (1) vacancy due to retirement. full story 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