What we do Last updated or reviewed on August 24, 2026 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 Services Contact Information To view Street & Alley closings and Street Name Changes, please contact the Clerk’s Office at mburleson@ashevillenc.gov. 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.Interim Street Services ManagerLee Morrison Related Services A quick guide to vegetation responsibility in Asheville Click to read more. Sidewalk Repairs Click to read more. Right of Way Maintenance Click to read more. 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 Public Works Helene Recovery Projects The City of Asheville’s Public Works Department is managing multiple projects at nearly 200 sites around the city to recover from damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene. Old Toll Road Landslide Recovery Project The Old Toll Road Landslide Recovery Project addresses damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene, which triggered a landslide on Old Toll Road near the intersection with Sunset Drive on September 27, 2024. Gashes Creek Access Click to read more. Explore Related ProjectsStreet Services News City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: June 23, 2026 Posted on June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 by Kim Miller Be informed in 2026! All City Council sessions are open to the public, with live streams and recordings available on the City's YouTube channel. The June 23 session will include Helene recovery items addressing funding & infrastructure and affordable housing - along with a Public Hearing on a proposed moratorium on Data Centers. Read the many ways to can partiicapte or follow along Asheville Asks: Who is responsible for keeping streets and sidewalks clear? Posted on April 29, 2026April 29, 2026 by Jim Wilson Property owners or tenants must keep areas that touch their property — sidewalks, grass strips, curbs, gutters, half of adjoining alleys, and the right-of way (ROW) up to the edge of the street — free of trash and overgrown vegetation. City of Asheville Winter Storm Informational Updates Posted on January 22, 2026February 4, 2026 by Kim Miller This post will contain the most recent information pertaining to the extreme winter weather forecasted for our area. Please monitor for rolling updates Explore Street Services News
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.
Public Works Helene Recovery Projects The City of Asheville’s Public Works Department is managing multiple projects at nearly 200 sites around the city to recover from damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene.
Old Toll Road Landslide Recovery Project The Old Toll Road Landslide Recovery Project addresses damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene, which triggered a landslide on Old Toll Road near the intersection with Sunset Drive on September 27, 2024.
City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: June 23, 2026 Posted on June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 by Kim Miller Be informed in 2026! All City Council sessions are open to the public, with live streams and recordings available on the City's YouTube channel. The June 23 session will include Helene recovery items addressing funding & infrastructure and affordable housing - along with a Public Hearing on a proposed moratorium on Data Centers. Read the many ways to can partiicapte or follow along
Asheville Asks: Who is responsible for keeping streets and sidewalks clear? Posted on April 29, 2026April 29, 2026 by Jim Wilson Property owners or tenants must keep areas that touch their property — sidewalks, grass strips, curbs, gutters, half of adjoining alleys, and the right-of way (ROW) up to the edge of the street — free of trash and overgrown vegetation.
City of Asheville Winter Storm Informational Updates Posted on January 22, 2026February 4, 2026 by Kim Miller This post will contain the most recent information pertaining to the extreme winter weather forecasted for our area. Please monitor for rolling updates
