What we do Last updated or reviewed on October 12, 2023 The City of Asheville is dedicated to enhancing citizens’ quality of life by maintaining, repairing, and replacing streets and other related infrastructure. The City works to ensure a safe road system through proper maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement of failed segments of pavement and all other related infrastructure while upholding the highest regard for customer satisfaction. The City also strives to maintain and improve traffic conditions to strengthen citizens’ sense of community. The City’s Streets Services Division of Public Works is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and revitalization of streets, bridges, walls, and guardrail; tree trimming and mowing within the right-of-way; graffiti removal; street sweeping downtown; and snow removal from streets within the City’s jurisdiction. Resources City Maintained Street Inventory Street and Alley Closings, Street Name Changes Street Services Contact Information Connect Address 161 S. Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC 28801 Mailing Address PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802 Phone Number 828-259-5852 Business HoursMonday-Thursday, 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Street Services ManagerChad Bandy Related Services Sidewalk Repairs Damaged or uneven sidewalks are unsightly and can be a hazard. To report a sidewalk in need of repair, use the Asheville App or call 828-259-5852. Right of Way Maintenance To request mowing or tree trimming in the city streets’ rights-of-way, use the Asheville App or call 828-259-5852. Find information on snow removal See the priority level for streets to receive snow removal treatment. Report a broken or clogged storm drain, flooding issues or request street sweeping Help keep the city streets free from excess debris and prevent property damage from rainwater runoff. Streets, sidewalks, lanes, and greenways closures map This map details active filings for street closures submitted to the City of Asheville Report graffiti How to report graffiti to get it removed. Litter Programs Join the Adopt-a-Street Program to help reduce litter in the City of Asheville. Report a missed pickup, a pothole, hydrant leaks, and sidewalk safety issues Report issues with city upkeep such as missed trash or recycling pickups, potholes, sidewalk issues, street light outages, vandalized street signs, and more. Explore Related ServicesRelated Projects Vance Gap Slide Repair Heavy rains that occurred in April of 2021 caused a landslide on the east side of Vance Gap Road near the Trailridge Road intersection. City of Asheville Streets Division operations crews conducted repairs to stabilize the slide and the City issued a Request for Qualifications for a design firm to design permanent repairs for the slide and to also perform a general stability analysis for the rest of the road. Sulphur Springs Road Resurfacing This street was selected to be resurfaced by the 2016 General Obligation Bond. Estimated quantities for the work were developed and the contract was advertised on May 9, 2022 with bids opening on June 9, 2022. City Council awarded the contract to French Broad Paving, Inc. on July 26, 2022. Explore Related ProjectsStreet Services News Join the fun at the Asheville Holiday Parade Saturday, November 18, 2023 Posted on November 7, 2023November 8, 2023 by Kim Miller The 2023 Asheville Holiday Parade, presented by Bojangles, returns to downtown on Saturday, November 18, beginning at 11 a.m. Like any celebration, there will be impacts to traffic and parking. Get to know the parade route, and access streets to City owned parking garages so you can make the most of the day. But most importantly, come enjoy the day with your Asheville community and friends! City of Asheville offices to close July 4 in observance of Independence Day Posted on June 29, 2023July 6, 2023 by Kim Miller City of Asheville offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4 in celebration of Independence Day. Some City services will be impacted. Parks and Recreation Parks and greenways are open on a regular schedule, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Splasheville, the free splash fountain in Pack Square Park, is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. City of Asheville announces third round of Neighborhood Matching Grant awards Posted on June 29, 2023July 10, 2023 by Kim Miller More than $62,000 awarded to 13 neighborhood projects Explore Street Services News
Sidewalk Repairs Damaged or uneven sidewalks are unsightly and can be a hazard. To report a sidewalk in need of repair, use the Asheville App or call 828-259-5852.
Right of Way Maintenance To request mowing or tree trimming in the city streets’ rights-of-way, use the Asheville App or call 828-259-5852.
Find information on snow removal See the priority level for streets to receive snow removal treatment.
Report a broken or clogged storm drain, flooding issues or request street sweeping Help keep the city streets free from excess debris and prevent property damage from rainwater runoff.
Streets, sidewalks, lanes, and greenways closures map This map details active filings for street closures submitted to the City of Asheville
Report a missed pickup, a pothole, hydrant leaks, and sidewalk safety issues Report issues with city upkeep such as missed trash or recycling pickups, potholes, sidewalk issues, street light outages, vandalized street signs, and more.
Vance Gap Slide Repair Heavy rains that occurred in April of 2021 caused a landslide on the east side of Vance Gap Road near the Trailridge Road intersection. City of Asheville Streets Division operations crews conducted repairs to stabilize the slide and the City issued a Request for Qualifications for a design firm to design permanent repairs for the slide and to also perform a general stability analysis for the rest of the road.
Sulphur Springs Road Resurfacing This street was selected to be resurfaced by the 2016 General Obligation Bond. Estimated quantities for the work were developed and the contract was advertised on May 9, 2022 with bids opening on June 9, 2022. City Council awarded the contract to French Broad Paving, Inc. on July 26, 2022.
Join the fun at the Asheville Holiday Parade Saturday, November 18, 2023 Posted on November 7, 2023November 8, 2023 by Kim Miller The 2023 Asheville Holiday Parade, presented by Bojangles, returns to downtown on Saturday, November 18, beginning at 11 a.m. Like any celebration, there will be impacts to traffic and parking. Get to know the parade route, and access streets to City owned parking garages so you can make the most of the day. But most importantly, come enjoy the day with your Asheville community and friends!
City of Asheville offices to close July 4 in observance of Independence Day Posted on June 29, 2023July 6, 2023 by Kim Miller City of Asheville offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4 in celebration of Independence Day. Some City services will be impacted. Parks and Recreation Parks and greenways are open on a regular schedule, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Splasheville, the free splash fountain in Pack Square Park, is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
City of Asheville announces third round of Neighborhood Matching Grant awards Posted on June 29, 2023July 10, 2023 by Kim Miller More than $62,000 awarded to 13 neighborhood projects