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Secondary Road Department
The Linn County Secondary Road Department maintains 1,156 miles of roads and 255 bridges. Approximately 378 miles (33 percent) of the road system is hard surfaced (asphalt, concrete or seal coat) and the remaining is rock surfaced. The secondary road system is served by construction, maintenance, and roadside crews who work to provide the best experience for all users.
What We Do
Construction
Maintenance
- Winter Operations
- Drainage and shoulder maintenance
- Road blading and patching
- Dust control
- Pavement markings and sign maintenance
- Right-of-way conformance
- Roadside plantings and mowing
Local Option Sales Tax
Since 2010, the Linn County Secondary Road Department has received more than $36 million in local option sales tax revenue. These funds have accelerated Linn County’s 5-year construction program by paving 106 miles of roads (30 percent of the paved system), three bridge projects, and three culvert replacement projects. The majority (94 miles) of the paving projects were concrete overlays.
Learn more about the Local Options Sales Tax Referendum.
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Walker Road Closed for Paving Project
The project is expected to last two months. Read on... -
Linn County Secondary Road Department Herbicide Applications to Begin May 22
The herbicide application project is expected to run through mid-September. Read on... -
Bertram Road Realignment Project to Begin March 13
The project is part of the Bertram Bridge relocation project and includes removing the existing road, realigning the road for the new bridge, and installing new culverts. Read on...
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Brad Ketels
Linn County Engineer
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Secondary Road Department
Physical Address
1888 County Home Road
Marion, IA 52302
Phone: 319-892-6400Fax: 319-892-6419
Engineer's Office Hours
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Services also available by phone, email, mail, and drop box
Except HolidaysDistrict Shop Hours
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.June 5 through September 1 (except week of Juneteenth and July 4th)
Monday - Thursday
6 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.