To the Citizens and Board of County Commissioners of Butler County, Ohio:
I respectfully present the Butler County Engineer’s 2025 Annual Report for your review.
I encourage you to visit our website to see all the ways we serve you, and to explore the Projects Map for detailed information on our projects, updates, and plans. We welcome your questions and suggestions as we work together to build a better Butler County.
2025 was a noteworthy year of critical improvements to Butler County’s roadway system, focusing on safe bridges, maintaining high standards for our road conditions, and upgrading intersections. Our office accomplishes these kinds of improvements every year, but what made 2025 noteworthy was our collaboration with the Butler County Commissioners.
Their five-million-dollar contribution toward paving and bridge projects enabled us to make the best use of taxpayer dollars for the rehabilitation and replacement of seven county bridges that were not eligible for outside grant funding. We are most grateful for the Commissioners’ generosity and applaud them for their impactful investment in the county’s infrastructure. On top of that, they have extended their impact into 2026 by subsidizing eight more bridge projects! Projects from the Commissioner’s benefaction included bridge replacements on Brookville Road, Gates Road, Hamilton New London Road, Minton Road, Nichols Road, and State Line Center Road, which increased safety in four townships.
Additional highlights include safety improvements such as a new roundabout at Millikin Road and Lesourdsville West Chester Road, a bridge replacement on Trenton Franklin Road, and Smart Traffic Signal upgrades. These projects were made possible by our ability to secure federal and state funding, supplementing limited revenue from license plate fees and gasoline taxes.
Beyond these infrastructure achievements, our progress is also reflected in the people behind the work. Since I became Butler County Engineer in 2001, my staff and I have worked to build a culture of collaboration, positivity, and trust at the BCEO. As a result, the BCEO was named a finalist in the 2025 Cincinnati Business Courier’s Best Places to Work competition, reflecting our ongoing commitment to a positive work environment. Ultimately, this benefits you, the citizens of Butler County. I am proud to lead this office filled with helpful, talented people who care about their work, excel at problem-solving, and are committed to serving the public.
Thank you for your continued trust and encouragement as your County Engineer. Please read on for a review of 2025.
Thank you for your continued trust and encouragement as your County Engineer. Please read on for a review of 2025.
Very truly yours,
Gregory J. Wilkens, P.E., P.S., Butler County Engineer
