Street & Alley Maintenance

The Transportation Division strives to maintain a high-quality, visually appealing public street system, utilizing available resources efficiently.

Our Services:

• Concrete Repairs
  1. Concrete personnel maintain and repair curb and gutter, bridge repair, and concrete street and alley maintenance.
  2. NOTE: Sidewalk repair is the responsibility of the property owner.
• Asphalt Repairs
  1. Pothole Patching – Filling potholes to prevent further pavement deterioration.
  2. Crack Sealing – Sealing cracks to prevent water infiltration and extend pavement life.
  3. Utility Cut Patching – Repairing damaged street due to utility maintenance beneath the street.
• Unpaved Street/Alley Repairs
  1. Grading—Smoothing the surface and reshaping the road for proper drainage and uniform surface
  2. Pothole Repair—Filling and compacting depressions, ruts, or holes to maintain drivability.
  3. Re-Surface—Adding new materials to restore the surface and provide better traction.
  4. Drainage Improvement—Installing or maintaining ditches, and culverts to prevent water pooling and erosion.

Essential Tips:

• When driving on a freshly maintained surface, drive slowly and keep an adequate amount of space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Low speed will help to minimize damage to the new surface. Also try not to turn your steering wheel on the new surface unless your vehicle is moving. 
• A mechanic's type hand cleaner, WD-40, or tar remover will usually safely remove road tar from a vehicle.
• Barricades and cones are set out to ensure the safety of our employees and the public. Please obey the warning signs and watch for a flagman when approaching a traffic controlled (barricaded) work zone.
• Cleaning the curb of lawn clippings and other debris after mowing your lawn could eliminate a substantial amount of street deterioration. Standing water is the Number 1 cause of potholes and other pavement problems. Ensuring water can drain along the curb in front of your property can extend the useful life of your street. 
• Please do not dump grass clipping and other yard waste in creeks or drainage easements. Such materials can block the channel and impede the flow of water, setting up the possibility of an area flooding.
• Homeowners who landscape or put fences across the drainage areas adjacent to their property run the risk of a potential flooding situation. These conditions also can keep crews from performing the required maintenance of an area.