Environmental Quality & Public Works
Mission statement
To preserve, protect and enhance our Bluegrass environment; to provide public infrastructure systems that are safe, efficient and economical; and to promote a healthy and sustainable quality of life for our citizens.
Building Inspection
Building Inspection's goal is to ensure safe construction of projects by enforcing the Kentucky Building Code.
Engineering
The Division of Engineering oversees the design and construction of capital infrastructure projects, ensures new development is compliant with the community’s standards, and manages permitting within the public right-of-way.
Environmental Services
Our division engages the public about environmental issues in our community. We work closely with Waste Management and Water Quality to support recycling and stormwater efforts in Lexington. We also manage sustainability initiatives and handle the beautification and maintenance of the city's green spaces and corridors.
Streets & Roads
Streets & Roads maintains all city and county roads, except those on the state and federal highway system.
Traffic Engineering
Traffic Engineering is responsible for the maintenance and daily operation of the city's computerized traffic control system, including first-line response for emergency signal repair.
Waste Management
The Division of Waste Management is not just about getting rid of things, it's about Lexington's quality of life, its health, and the look of our community.
Water Quality
The Division of Water Quality provides citizens of Lexington-Fayette County with wastewater treatment and stormwater management services.
News
Lexington’s Solarize Program accepting participants for the second year
The City of Lexington is kicking off the second year of Solarize Lexington, a program to encourage solar panel installation so residents can reduce their reliance on the electric grid. Last year, over 70 arrays of solar panels were installed by the end of 2023.
Intersection of Gainesway Drive and section of Greentree Road to be closed
Greentree Road will be closed to through traffic from Centre Parkway to New Circle Road, including the intersection of Gainesway Road and Greentree Road, starting Tuesday, March 5, for sewer construction.
Commuters encouraged to drive cautiously as snow moves in
City crews are on duty in preparation of snowfall expected this evening. Rain could switch over to snow flurries as early as the Friday evening commute. Drivers are urged to slow down and watch for slick spots as well as stopped vehicles.