Public Works Department
Roads Division
Kurt Bailey, Polk County Engineer
5885 NE 14 Street Des Moines, IA 50313
Phone: 515/286-3705 FAX:515/286-3437
Email:
publicwrks@co.polk.ia.us
The Roads Division is probably the most visible of all the Public Works Divisions.
The division is responsible for the maintenance of the Polk County Secondary Road System,
including ditch cleaning, roadway surface repairs, bridge and culvert repairs, and snow removal.
The Roads Division is also responsible for the mowing of weeds administered under the Weed Eradication Program.