About Us
The Highway Department is responsible for in excess of 785 miles of road and the associated right-of-ways as well as the 163 bridges and numerous drainage structures throughout Franklin County. Routine and preventative maintenance includes applying gravel to rural roads, asphalt and concrete patching and sealing, roadside ditching, vegetation control, and bridge maintenance and repair. Traffic services provided include street name signing, regulatory signing, and snow and ice control. It is also responsible for 110 trucks and pieces of heavy equipment.
The Highway Department Office is responsible for initiating, monitoring, and completing capital improvement projects related to Franklin County’s transportation network. The projects are funded by a one-half cent sales tax that was approved by voters in 1982.
If you would like to ask a question or report a problem, send us an email.
Road Conversion Policy
Contact us if you would like to receive a copy of the Franklin County Road Conversion Policy.
Public Notices
The following Public Notices are available. Contact us for a copy.
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Proposed Bridge Project on Schuchart Road
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Proposed Bridge Project on Beemont Road
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Proposed Bridge Project on Dry Branch Road
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Proposed Bridge Project on Project Road.
Road Blocked?
If you see a tree down, flooded road, or other problems call (636) 583-6361.
After hours, weekend or a holiday? Contact the Sheriff's office at (636) 583-2567.
Highway Department
400 E Locust
Room 003A
Union, MO. 63084
Phone: (636) 583-6361
Jim Grutsch, Highway Administrator
email: jgrutsch@franklinmo.gov
Michelle Patke, Administrative Manager
email: mpatke@franklinmo.gov
Office Phone: (636) 584-6264
Amy Jackson, Office Assistant
