ENGINEERING INFORMATION

Road Construction, Surveying, Traffic Crash Investigation, Traffic Data Collection (Traffic Counts, Crash Data, Speed Studies), Traffic Control Devices & Signing, Materials Testing, Major Projects Inspection (Water, Sewer, Construction), and Road Development are handled through the Road Commission's Engineering Department. 

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Engineering Department

Barry Anttila, Highway Engineer, Joel Hoort, Engineering Technician, David Clift, Engineering Technician, and David Mills, Engineering Technician, perform services such as:

• Preparing estimates for all road paving and grade projects.

• Assisting in design and construction for all major projects.

• Managing public contact and serving as a liaison for all projects. 

• Overseeing the Van Buren County road certification process.

• Assisting in the subdivision and plat certification process.

• Materials quality assurance testing.

• Traffic control devices.

• Construction inspecting for county bridge projects.  

 
Highway Engineer

Barry Anttila, Highway Engineer, performs functions at the Road Commission such as:

• Oversees all State and Federal Aid projects

• Is in charge of roadway design for the Road Commission

• Manages the Development Review Process