Road Maintenance and Operations

About Us

As first responders we are there 24/7/365

Our work may go unnoticed, but it’s never done. We maintain 3,700 miles of roads and 570 bridges throughout Fresno County, day in and day out. From responding to illegal dumping along our roads to responding to accidents and repaving busy streets, the Fresno County Roads Division works hard so you, your family and employees can safely get to your destination!

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Road Closures

Learn About Road Detours & Closures

Before you hit the road, make sure you’re taking the right roads. Check for road closures and scheduled maintenance with our interactive map:

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Report a Road Hazard

Help Make Our Roads Safer

See a problem with a traffic sign or a damaged road? Tell us! Help us keep drivers safe by reporting road hazards. We offer 3 easy ways to report a problem with a road, bridge, traffic sign or pavement markings.

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(559) 600-4240
(800) 742-1011 Toll Free
Monday – Friday 8 am – 5pm

After hours, holidays or weekends:
Fresno County Sheriff’s Department
(559) 600-3111

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RdMaint@fresnocountyca.gov

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In the case of a serious or life-threatening situation, call 911.

Stop Illegal Dumping

Help Clean Up Our Roads

If you’ve ever driven by an old couch, broken refrigerator or a heap of trash on the side of the road, we’re the ones who clean it up.

Illegal dumping is a big problem in Fresno County: it’s not only a safety hazard, it can cause serious health and environmental problems, too. And when our team is out in the field responding to illegal dump sites, it takes away from other important work we could be doing — everything from repaving roads to ensuring traffic signs are properly working. Let’s all work together to keep our roads safe and clean! Avoid illegal dumping fines and don’t leave trash along our streets.

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Resources

Permits, Applications & More Information

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Fresno County Roads can also help with obtaining permits for work in the right of way, including driveways and sandbags to address localized flooding.

If you’re interested in conducting any activity within the road Rights-of-Way, or are proposing road improvement work, fill out the following applications: Road Improvement Application Road Encroachment Application Transportation Permit We also offer FREE sand and sandbags for flood prevention. Learn more about our program here:

Road Improvement Application
Road Encroachment Application
Transportation Permit

We also offer FREE sand and sandbags for flood prevention. Learn more about our program here:

https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/departments/public-works-planning/divisions-of-public-works-and-planning/road-maintenance-and-operations-division/sandbags-for-flood-prevention

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Click the flyer image above to learn more about encroachment permits.
Click here to view/download an encroachment application.

Transportation Permits

About Permits

Special permits are issued to operate or move a vehicle, a combination of vehicles, or special mobile equipment of a specific size or weight defined in the California Vehicle Code. A transportation permit is required for any type of moving vessel at or over 14’ 0 height, 8’ 6 width, 65’ 0 length, and 80,000 lbs. in weight.

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There are two types of transportation permits: one-trip and annual. A one-trip transportation permit is suitable for a single, one-way trip and is valid for five (5) business days after issuance. The annual permit is for companies to haul equipment through a pre-planned route as often as needed throughout the year. All permits will be enforced by California Highway Patrol.

How to Apply
  1. Fill out an application
  1. Attach payment to the application to pay with a credit card
  2. Submit the completed permit application via email or by U.S. postal service
  3. All permits will be reviewed within 24 hours of receiving the application
  4. Once approved, the permit will be processed and sent to customers via email
Current Application Fees:

• Annual Permit – $27
• One-trip Permit – $16

Visit the full Fresno County Department of Public Works and Planning website