Highway & Public Works Division
The Floyd County Highway Department is responsible for the repair of all Floyd County bridges and patching of all county roads and highways. The Highway Department paints lines on roads, removes snow and debris from county roads, and is responsible for cutting grass along county roadsides and county highways.
*Please note: The Floyd County Highway Department is responsible for County roads and not for streets within City limits. Please contact the City of New Albany Street Department concerning city streets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to report a Pothole on a county road
Citizens can report a pothole or other road hazard by calling the Highway Dept. at 812.948.5466 or send an email to [email protected].
The Floyd County Highway Department is responsible for the repair of all Floyd County bridges and patching of all county roads and highways.*
*Please note the Floyd County Highway Department is responsible for County roads and not for streets within the City of New Albany limits. Please contact the City of New Albany Street Department concerning potholes on city streets.
How to submit a Limb Pickup Request
Floyd County Indiana Tree Limb Policy
The Floyd County Highway Department is responsible for keeping limbs picked up along Floyd County Road easements.
Floyd County Limb Policy Guide Lines:
Floyd county Residents may call the Floyd County Highway Department to pick up limbs from storm damage only at their address. Limbs should be placed along roadside in several piles with cut edge out for chipper. Limbs should not exceed 5" in diameter ( as not to DAMAGE the Chipper).
Items that the chipper will not take:
- LOGS
- Stumps
- Shrubs
- Vines
- Yard Waste Leaves
- Limbs with fencing in it
- No Limbs exceeding 5" in Diameter
- Evergreen Limbs etc. (This will Damage the Chipper)
Floyd County Policy Concerning Contractors/Tree Services/Residents clearing off property.
- Floyd County will not pick up contractors' debris from clearing off lots.
- Floyd County will not pick up debris after tree services that are working for a resident of Floyd County.
- Floyd County will not pick up debris from a resident that pays someone to clear their property.
- Floyd County will not pick up large amounts of debris from residents just because they cleaned it up, this would be the responsibility of the property owner.
- Floyd County has the right to refuse limbs in cases of abuse to the Floyd County Limb policy.
-Floyd County Commissioners
How to report dead animals on the roadway
Please contact the Floyd County Highway Department to report dead animals on county roadways.
Please Note: Only large animals that block traffic flow will be removed.
How to report problems with highways & interstates
Any issues with highways or interstates should be directed to INDOT 1-877-305-7611. If you live within the City of New Albany limits you may call New Albany City Garage 812-948-5352 with any questions or concerns.
Road and Bridge Maintenance
The Department of Highway and Public Works provides maintenance for 715 lane miles of county roads within its jurisdiction. It also provides maintenance for 88 bridges, 14.4 miles of stormwater drainage pipes, and 915 drainage catch basins.
The department has provided jurisdictional (township) maps to assist residents in determining if their road is within the County’s jurisdictional control. A resident can also call 812.948.5466 for assistance.
Floyd County Jurisdictional (Township) Maps
The department also maintains a paving and bridge asset management plan. Click on the following links to review the paving asset management plan, paving asset management plan inventory and the bridge asset management plan.
Floyd County’s Priority List for Paving Projects
- Priority One – Minor Arterial, Major Collector, and Minor Collector Roads
- Priority Two – Local Roads rated 4 or below
- Priority Three – Subdivision Roads rated 4 or below
- Priority Four – Local Roads rated 5
- Priority Five – Subdivision Roads rated 5
- Click here to view the 2022 Floyd County Paving Schedule
The department also provides snow removal operations during inclement weather.
Contact Floyd County Highway Department
Phone/Fax
812.923.3041 / 812.923.6274
Contact Email
[email protected]
Engineering Division
The division of engineering provides civil engineering review on all public works projects. Questions regarding road, bridge or stormwater engineering can be directed to this division. Contact Horacio Urieta, P.E. at [email protected] or 812.948.5441
Contact Floyd County Highway Engineering
Office Staff
Horacio Urieta, P.E.
[email protected]
Office Location
Floyd County Highway Engineering
311 Hauss Square Room 122
New Albany IN 47150
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
GIS/Stormwater Division
The division of Stormwater provides periodic inspections and maintenance of catch basins, culverts, and storm sewers within the County limits. A Division of Stormwater has provided jurisdictional maps to assist residents in determining if their road is within the County’s jurisdictional control. A resident can also call 812.948.5466 for assistance.
Questions regarding the County’s Geographic Information System and Elevate systems can contact: [email protected] or call:1.812.949.5446
Floyd County Jurisdictional (Township) Maps
GIS Mapping
Click here for more information on GIS Mapping Solutions for Floyd County Indiana
Infrastructure Operations Division
The division of Infrastructure and Operations coordinates the county’s policies regarding accessing public right of ways. Permitting information can be accessed below.
The department’s overall budget and operation plans can be accessed.
Facilities Division
The Floyd County Division of Facilities provides maintenance for the following buildings and properties.
- Pineview Government Center
- ML Reisz
- North Annex
- Oakes Landing
- Highway Garage
Questions regarding facilities can email: [email protected] or call 812.542.3047
Planner
The division of planning provides long-range land use and economic development planning for the county. Questions regarding the long-range planning endeavors can email: [email protected] or call 1.812.948.4110
Contact Floyd County Planner
Office Staff
Don Lopp
[email protected]
Phone/Fax
812-948-4110
Office Location
Floyd County Planner
Pineview Government Center
2524 Corydon Pike Suite 202
New Albany IN 47150
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Planner Documents
Edwardsville Gateway Master Plan
View the Edwardsville Gateway Master Plan Below (4 Sections)
Floyd County Zoning Ordinance
The Floyd County Zoning Ordinance is provided below in Adobe PDF format.
Floyd County Subdivision Control Ordinance
The Floyd County SubdivisionControl Ordinance is provided below in Adobe PDF format.
Pavement Asset Management
This Pavement Asset Management Plan satisfies the HB1001 State funding requirements. This plan must include the complete pavement inventory of the local agency.
Floyd County Major Thoroughfare Study
Floyd County has recently completed its first Major Thoroughfare Study. The project was funded through a grant from Kentuckian Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA). The proposed project analyzed traffic conditions including a multi-modal component, evaluated current level of services for transportation system and assess future impacts on traffic and congestion patterns.
Cornerstone 2005 Comprehensive Plan Update
The Cornerstone 2005 – A Vision for the Future is the county’s five year update of its comprehensive land use plan. The components of the plan look at population projections, land use considerations; future land use needs assessment, and the development of medium range goals and objectives for the community.
As part of the planning process, the county undertook a community-wide survey that gauged the interests and concerns of the public in terms of land use and growth. The results of this survey are part of the Cornerstone 2005 update and are available on-line.
Historic Sites and Structures Survey
With the support of the Floyd County Board of Commissioners, the Floyd County Historic Society and Historic Landmarks Indiana have completed work on updating the Historic Sites and Structures in the unincorporated areas of Floyd County. The inventory booklet is available through the Floyd County Historic Society and Historic Landmarks of Southern Indiana.
Highlander Point: Gateway Overlay Plan
In conjunction with the University of Louisville, School of Urban and Public Affairs, the Floyd County Planner’s Office has completed the first phase of the Highlander Point: Gateway Overlay District Plan. Seen as a growing commercial and residential hub, the Highlander Point area is a vital gateway corridor to the rest of the county. The following plan was developed to assist in the planning and development of this important corridor.
Economic Development Strategy
Funded through a Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Grant
As a grant funded project through the Caesars Foundation of Floyd County and In conjunction with the University of Louisville, School of Urban and Public Affairs, the Floyd County Planner’s Office has completed the first phase of an Economic Development Strategy for the County. The Economic Development report centered on the identification of business clusters in the community, determining the competitive advantages associated with these clusters and other community-based economic advantages, and highlighted course of action for the community to pursue.
A second phase regarding the development of the Economic Development Strategy is on-going. This phase is the compilation of infrastructure data into digital format to be used in the county’s Geography Information System (GIS). Funded through a generous grant from the Caesars Foundation of Floyd County, the digital data will also include demographic, economic and land use data in a format that can be utilized by the general public and site selection firms. The anticipated release date of the GIS product is Mid-June 2008.
Parks & Recreation Master Plan
Planning for New Albany Floyd County Parks and Recreation facilities is a vital endeavor to ensure not only the quality of life for a community but also enhance its economic development and community development efforts. The following master plan for the Parks & Recreation Department has been provided.
