(727) 464-8900 - Highway - E-mail
(727) 464-7503 - Mosquito Control - E-mail

This Department's primary functions are the maintenance and operation of Pinellas County's road network, bridges, drainage systems, stormwater management and permitting compliance, mosquito control, vegetation management, lake management, public works permitting services, utility coordination, street lighting program, and traffic sign and signal systems.
Highway Operations

Highway Operations
The Highway Operations Division repairs, maintains and reconstructs the County's road network, including roads, bridges, and sidewalks to benefit the motoring public and protect the County's investment in infrastructure. Responsibilities also include maintenance of streetlights, roadway landscaping & pond enhancement, mowing, grading, tree trimming, repair and replacement of roadside drainage, and guardrail and handrail maintenance.

Stormwater Management
The Stormwater Management Division constructs and maintains the waterways and drainage structures within the County's jurisdiction, including street sweeping, and maintenance of canals, lakes, ditches and culverts. This division maintains stormwater facilities in compliance with the SWFWMD and FDEP permits, as well as in an aesthetically pleasing condition

Traffic Operations
The Traffic Operations Division is responsible for all regulatory sign manufacturing, installation, and maintenance, as well as linear road striping and flat marking. This division maintains all County operated traffic signals, serving as a contractor for 22 municipalities within the County. Educational presentations are provided by this division.

Mosquito Control
The Mosquito Control Division provides for an environment as free of mosquitoes as possible for the comfort and well being of the public. It monitors the environment for the presence of any mosquito-transmitted diseases and takes proper abatement actions. Mosquito Control uses an integrated pest management program, focusing on source reduction. This division also provides educational presentations to the general public. This division services all of Pinellas County including municipalities.

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Vegetation Management
The Vegetation Management Division controls aquatic weeds in the County's ponds, canals, ditches, and creeks. This division also provides chemical spraying of the right of way, mitigated and planted stormwater sites, and harvesting and removal of weeds.

Lake Management
The Lake Management Division controls exotic vegetation in the County's public lakes, canals, major drainage and selected ponds. This program analyzes sites for improvements that will raise the level of service, and improve water quality and bio diversity. Educational presentations are provided by this division.