Engineering
The Engineering Division provides the citizens of La Plata County with a transportation system that meets increasing demands associated with:
- Population growth
- Improving public safety
- Supporting the economic vitality of our community
The County maintains partnerships with local municipalities and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), addressing inter-agency connectivity and the development of a long-range, comprehensive transportation plan to direct both short-term and long-term transportation planning decisions.
The Engineering Division ALSO:
- Conducts land surveys for Road & Bridge construction projects
- Develops engineering project designs for infrastructure
- Administers contracts for Road & Bridge construction projects
- Inspects project work to ensure quality and compliance with the project plans and specifications
- Permits all driveway accesses, any type of work within county right-of-ways, and also transportation permits
For addressing outside of City/Town limits, please contact the county's GIS Department at (970) 382-6236 or (970) 382-6242.
1365 S. Camino del Rio, Durango, CO 81303,
P: (970) 382-6363
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 to 5 except holidaysEmail Engineering
Documents of Interest:
- 2020 Road Maintenance Map and Resolution 2020-07
- Colorado Legal Resources | Statutes Document Page (lexis.com)
- Level of Service Guide/Tables for unpaved County Roads
- 2020 HUTF (Highway Users Tax Fund) Report
- 2017 Pavement Condition Index
- La Plata County-ROW Acquisition Information
- Public Improvements Inspection Manual
- Missionary Ridge Rockfall Study 2008