Transportation & Public Works Department

  1. Prince Avenue 3-Lane Pilot Project Installation in September for 60-Day Study

    ACCGov will install a pilot project beginning in mid-September to change a half-mile section of Prince Avenue into a three-lane road with safety features and separated bike lanes. Once installed, a 60-day study period begins that includes user feedback. Read on...

  2. ACCGov Receives $25 Million RAISE Grant for North Avenue Corridor Improvements

    The project will make complete street improvements along North Avenue from downtown Athens at Willow Street to Loop 10 at Old Hull Road/Northcrest Drive. ACCGov will also collaborate with GDOT to replace the bridge over Loop 10 and extend connectivity. Read on...

  3. Bridge on Fowler Mill Road Closed for Several Years for Replacement - Detour in Place

    The bridge on Fowler Mill Road near 640 Fowler Mill Road over Little Bear Creek is closed indefinitely to through traffic until repaired. The design, planning, and replacement of the bridge is expected to take three years. A detour is in place. Read on...
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*Updated Permit Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2022

Effective July 1, 2022, our updated Permit and Fee Schedule will be applied to existing and new sites. Please visit: Permit and Fee Schedule for the full list of new and revised fees.

*NEW* ACC Road Plate Policy 

 ACC Road Plate Policy is now in effect county-wide. Please visit /DocumentCenter/View/82356/PW--Road-Plate-Policy-2021 for more information. 

DRIVEWAY & RIGHT OF WAY APPLICATION SUBMITTALS

All driveway and right of way applications as well as any supporting documents (site plans, drawings, etc...) are required to be submitted digitally to engineering@accgov.com. Once approved, permits will be sent via email. 

Payment can be made by check or credit/debit card.

RESIDENTIAL PARKING PASSES FOR 2022

Residential parking passes for 2022 are now available for purchase.

We strongly encourage residents to submit applications with a copy of driver's license and proof of residency ahead of time to engineering@accgov.com 

APPLICATION 

The applicant will be notified when the passes are ready to be picked up at our downtown office, located at 120 W. Dougherty Street.

Payment can be made by check or credit/debit card.


Please contact our office if you have any questions, 706-613-3440

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 Our Mission

Our staff is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for current and future generations living in Athens-Clarke County by providing safe and efficient:

  • Roadways, bikeways, and walkways
  • Traffic control and guidance systems
  • Public stormwater collection and conveyance systems

For more information about each of our divisions please visit:

Engineering Division

Stormwater Management Division

Streets and Drainage Division

 Traffic Engineering Division