Gunnison County, Colorado Logo Mt. Crested Butte at Night with Moon; Photo courtesy of John Chorlton Local Vegetation; Photo courtesy of John Chorlton Skier; Photo courtesy of Alex Fenlon Mountain with Snowcap; Photo courtesy of John Chorlton

Public Works Department


About the Public Works Department

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Marlene Crosby

Public Works Director


Alphabetical list of county maintained/plowed roads.

Numerical list of county maintained/plowed roads.

Gunnison County has adopted the Standards for Road and Bridge Construction.

Gunnison County Public Works Department issues the following permits:

  • Reclamation Permits: Needed anytime ground is disturbed for construction purposes.
  • Driveway Permits: Necessary when a driveway will access a county road. If not accessing a county road a driveway waiver may be issued by the Public Works Director or Engineering Representative.
  • Road Cut Permits: Needed for any work done on a county road.
  • Surface Alteration Permits: Needed for any work done on the shoulder or in the right-of-way of a county road.
  • Revocable Right-of-Way Permits: Needed for any type of improvement placed in the road right-of way.
  • Permit for Oversize Load: Needed when transporting over length, width or weight vehicles on County Roads.
Blue Mesa Reservoir

Blue Mesa Reservoir

Photo courtesy of Lori Brininger




The Public Works Department has the Following Documents For Sale

Gunnison County Road & Bridge Standards and Specifications: Newest revision is May 2002, cost is $15.00 plus shipping charges.

Gunnison County Maintained County Road Maps: This is a three map set, cost is $30.00 plus shipping charges.

You can also obtain information for: Street and/or Alley Vacations, Private Snow Plowing Agreements, and Driveway Waiver of Standards.

Office Hours

7:30 am until 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday (except holidays).






Office Staff

Marlene Crosby, Director
200 East Virginia
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 642-7378
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Allen Moores, Assistant Director
200 East Virginia
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 642-7382
Email Allen

Contact Information

Gunnison County Public Works
195 Basin Park Drive
Gunnison, CO 81230
Phone: (970) 641-0044
Fax: (970) 641-8120
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Gunnison County Landfill
621 County Road 42
Gunnison, CO 81230
Phone: (970) 641-5522
Click here for current rates!
Gunnison County Recycling
195 Basin Park Drive
Gunnison, CO 81230
Phone: (970) 641-0044
Click here for list of recycleables!

Gunnison County Weed District
PO 915
Gunnison, CO 81230
Phone: (970) 641-4393 or (970) 641-0044
Fax: (970) 641-0653
Email Weed District

Gunnison County Water/Wastewater
38130 W. Hwy 50
Gunnison, CO 81230
Phone: (970) 641-8565
Email Water/Wastewater. Click here for current sewer & water billing rates!