Welcome to the Department of Public Works 

The Department of Public Works is charged with designing and constructing an extensive infrastructure system for Westchester County, including oversight of capital projects as well as non-recurring repair and replacement projects.  

The Department is also responsible for the maintenance, repair and grounds upkeep for the White Plains Complex, Valhalla Campus; parking structures at the Michaelian Office Building and the Department of Correction; and the central heating and refrigeration systems at the White Plains Complex and Valhalla Campus.  

The Department also maintains 159.8 miles (by center line) of roads, 186 bridges and 71 traffic signals that are under County jurisdiction.  The Department operates and maintains a traffic engineering and safety program to minimize crashes, education programs and enforcement.