🚧 Slow down, save lives. Work zones deserve your attention.

Take a look at our crews on Zimmerman Rd putting in a new culvert pipe. Our motor equipment operator did such a great job- it was awesome to get a video of this! #DPWworks

#InTheWorks for September 30!

@eriecountydpw.bsky.social is hiring a Motor Equipment Operator- Clarence. The deadline to apply is Thursday, October 2. Learn more here: www3.erie.gov/employment/p...

@eriecountydpw.bsky.social is hiring a Laborer- Highways. The deadline to apply is Thursday, October 2. Learn more here: www3.erie.gov/employment/p...

#InTheWorks for September 29!

The Division of Buildings and Grounds is seeking bids for the SUNY ECC North Campus Gleasner Hall & Dry Memorial Library Exterior Rehab Project. Bid submission deadline is Tuesday, October 28 at 10:30AM. For more information, visit: www.erie.gov/dpw > Bids, RFPs, RFQs

The Division of Buildings and Grounds is seeking bids for the SUNY ECC North Campus Gleasner Hall & Dry Memorial Library Exterior Rehab Project. Bid submission deadline is Tuesday, October 28 at 10:30AM. For more information, visit: www.erie.gov/dpw > Bids, RFPs, RFQs

Just a little look at some hot patch work on South Quaker Rd in Gowanda done by our Concord crew! #DPWworks

Just a little look at some hot patch work on South Quaker Rd in Gowanda done by our Concord crew! #DPWworks

Big upgrades on George Urban Blvd! 🚧 Thanks to our Overlay A Capital Project, the stretch from Dick Rd to Transit Rd will undergo a mill and overlay along with an upgraded drainage system. #DPWworks

Renewable diesel is a new technology that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 90% from traditional diesel. Not bio-diesel, but a refined product made from natural oils, learn more about our pilot to use it in some of our @eriecountydpw.bsky.social vehicles: www.wgrz.com/article/tech...

#InTheWorks for September 26!

It's that time of the year: our Erie County Department of Public Works Highway Division is starting to change it's trucks for winter weather by adding salter units and our salt barns are filling up. Hopefully we have an extended warm fall like last year, but we need to be prepared for the worst.

Wondering who maintains your road? We’ve got you covered! While not every road in Erie County is maintained by us, our maintenance map makes it easy to see which Highway Barn services your area. Just click the link below and check out the key in the bottom right corner www3.erie.gov/dpw/sites/ww...

We're hiring! 📌Come join our team. For more information visit: Erie.gov/Jobs

#InTheWorks for September 25!

Come visit us this Saturday at Fall Fest! 🍁🚜 For more info go to Erie.gov/parks/events

#InTheWorks for September 24!

🚧 As part of our 2025 Summer Road Program, Sibley Rd (from Genesee to Sharp St) received a full cold recycle and a brand-new top course. Fresh striping is now in place, and we hope residents are enjoying the smooth ride thanks to the great work by our Concord crew! #DPWworks

#InTheWorks for September 23!

Roundabouts are not only efficient traffic solutions, but they reduce environmental impact and reduce serious injury crashes by up to 75%! Plus, they're pretty aesthetically pleasing. 🚗🚸

Emerling Rd just got a fresh upgrade 🚧✨ Crews completed a micro-paving treatment to smooth out the surface and help the roadway last longer. Thanks for your patience while we work to keep our roads in great shape. #DPWworks

The Division of Buildings and Grounds is seeking proposals for qualification statements to provide architectural and engineering design for the Rath Building 4th Floor Space Allocation and Renovation project. Proposals are due by October 23rd at 2PM.

#InTheWorks for September 22!

Public Works isn’t just about highways—it’s also about the buildings and grounds that keep our community running. Behind the scenes, our skilled mechanics and stationary engineers work tirelessly to keep everything operating smoothly. (1)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Indian Church Rd between Knox Ave and Barnsdale Rd currently has a full road closure due to an emergency with National Grid. This closure is anticipated to be complete by October 22, 2025. Make sure to follow the posted detours.

Upcoming travel alerts: remember to slow down and watch for flagger instructions! 🚨

#InTheWorks for September 19!

Aurora crew hot patching on Warner Hill Rd today! #DPWworks

#InTheWorks for September 18!

The Division of Highways is seeking bids for the McKinley Parkway Rehabilitation Project. Bid submission deadline is Thursday, October 16 at 10AM. For more information, visit: www.erie.gov/dpw > Bids, RFPs, RFQs

Built between 1872 and 1875, Old County Hall is one of Buffalo’s architectural treasures. Designed in the Victorian Romanesque style of the Gilded Age, the building is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places and remains a proud reminder of our city’s history.

@eriecountydpw.bsky.social is hiring an Automotive Mechanic. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 19. Learn more and apply here: www3.erie.gov/employment/p...

🚧 Cattaraugus St in Springville is coming along nicely! Gutter replacements often come with an underground upgrade. A perforated culvert pipe collects water beneath the surface, while the new gutter guides rain on top—double the drainage protection.

#InTheWorks for September 17!

A quick look into some patch work done on Sharp St! 🚧 It may not be flashy work, but these patching projects go a long way in keeping our roads safe and drivable for everyone.

Is your family ready for an emergency or a disaster? Being prepared isn’t just about supplies—it’s about building resilience, especially in our youngest residents. Whether it’s a snowstorm or a medical emergency, kids can be part of the solution. Learn more: www3.erie.gov/health/kids-...

🚧 HAMBURG TRAFFIC UPDATE: A portion of Versailles Rd between Pleasant Ave and Woodsfield Dr will have an emergency single lane closure beginning Wednesday, September 17 at 7am. Temporary traffic signals will be in place. Take an alternate route if possible.

#intheworks for September 16!

👷 Shoulder work in progress! We’re adding material along the edge of the road on S. Abbott Rd to smooth out drop-offs, improve safety, and support the pavement for years to come. #DPWworks

Always keep in mind that construction zones can be busy places, with people and equipment on the move! Work is routinely performed very close to passing traffic. Drifting from the lane, even for a split second, could be dangerous for all involved. #WorkZoneSafety

#InTheWorks for September 15!

Earlier this week we looked at the paving project on Sawyer Ave- now the project is substantially complete and looking incredible! Take a look 🛠

@eriecountydpw.bsky.social is hiring a Laborer in Alden. The deadline to apply is Monday, September 15. Learn more and apply here: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/erie...

Concord crew has been tackling a lot this week and next week will be no different! They've been ditching on Genesee Rd this week. Take a look at how it goes: 🚜🚧

#InTheWorks for September 12!

🚧 Traffic Update: Langner Rd (between Fisher Rd and Ridge Rd) will be closed 7:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m. from 9/11–9/13. Starting Sunday, 9/14 through 9/16, the road will reopen with single-lane traffic in place. Follow posted detours and use caution when driving through the area!

A look into the paving job on Sawyer Ave in Tonawanda! 🚧 Today and tomorrow, crews are applying the final layer of pavement, known as the topping or surface course. #DPWworks

#InTheWorks for September 11.