🛣️ Road Department
🛣️ Road Department
Maintaining and Improving County Infrastructure
The Panola County Road Department is dedicated to the safety, maintenance, and improvement of all roads and bridges within the unincorporated areas of Panola County.
📞 Contact & Location
For immediate assistance concerning roads, please contact us during regular business hours.
🚧 Services and Responsibilities
Our responsibilities include:
- Road Maintenance: Paving, patching, grading, and resurfacing county roads.
- Bridge Maintenance: Inspection, repair, and replacement of county bridges and culverts.
- Drainage: Clearing ditches, addressing culvert blockages, and managing roadside drainage issues.
- Traffic Control: Installation and maintenance of road signs and traffic markings.
- Snow/Ice Removal: Responding to winter weather events to ensure critical routes remain open.
📄 Permits and Applications
A permit is required for any work that impacts the County’s right-of-way.
- Driveway Entrance Culvert Permit: Required before installing a new driveway approach or culvert connecting to a county road. This ensures proper drainage and safety. Contact the Panola County Land Development Office for culvert application 662-563-6313 Culvert Policy
- Utility Permit: Required for utility companies or contractors needing to access the right-of-way for construction or repairs (e.g., water lines, fiber optics). sardisshop@panolacoms.com
⚠️ Road Conditions and Closures
During severe weather (heavy rains, flooding, or winter storms), roads may be temporarily closed for public safety.
Updates: For the most up-to-date information on road closures, please download the County App or follow our official social media channels or call the main office line during operating hours. 🌐 Facebook
To report a pothole, downed sign, road hazard, or drainage problem, please use our online reporting form or call the main office:
Phone: 662-487-2088