What we do Last updated or reviewed on October 17, 2022 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. Help fight litter 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 Sulphur Springs Road Resurfacing Happening Now Asheville City Council has awarded the Sulphur Springs Road Resurfacing Contract to French Broad Paving, Inc. from Marshall, NC. Sulphur Springs will be the last street resurfaced by 2016 General Obligation Bonds. Paving is scheduled to begin after the completion of the ongoing stormwater project. In general the steps of the resurfacing process are: The [...] Explore Related ProjectsStreet Services News City of Asheville announces the Carter St., Ann St., and Patton Ave. Stormwater Project to begin Posted on November 2, 2022 by Kim Miller The City of Asheville Public Works Department is pleased to announce the Carter Street, Ann Street and Patton Avenue stormwater project is about to get underway. As the City begins making improvements to the area, you may encounter large equipment and other construction related impacts. Preparations and initial work in the area is expected to take place [...] The City of Asheville prepares for potential rain and high winds from Tropical Weather System Ian Posted on September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 by Kim Miller As our thoughts are with the residents and communities of Florida dealing with the brunt of Hurricane Ian, the City of Asheville turns its attention to preparing our community for potential local weather impacts here. The main threat from Hurricane Ian will be heavy rainfall and gusty winds Friday through Saturday. Two-to-three inches are expected to [...] College Street roundabout closures starting September 11, 2022 Posted on September 6, 2022 by Kim Miller The Public Works Stormwater Division will replace a storm drain pipe on College Street that will require the closure of the College Street roundabout beginning on the evening of Sunday, September 11. The work will take place primarily between 7:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. for minimal traffic disturbances and will last approximately 4 nights. There [...] 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.
Sulphur Springs Road Resurfacing Happening Now Asheville City Council has awarded the Sulphur Springs Road Resurfacing Contract to French Broad Paving, Inc. from Marshall, NC. Sulphur Springs will be the last street resurfaced by 2016 General Obligation Bonds. Paving is scheduled to begin after the completion of the ongoing stormwater project. In general the steps of the resurfacing process are: The [...]
City of Asheville announces the Carter St., Ann St., and Patton Ave. Stormwater Project to begin Posted on November 2, 2022 by Kim Miller The City of Asheville Public Works Department is pleased to announce the Carter Street, Ann Street and Patton Avenue stormwater project is about to get underway. As the City begins making improvements to the area, you may encounter large equipment and other construction related impacts. Preparations and initial work in the area is expected to take place [...]
The City of Asheville prepares for potential rain and high winds from Tropical Weather System Ian Posted on September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 by Kim Miller As our thoughts are with the residents and communities of Florida dealing with the brunt of Hurricane Ian, the City of Asheville turns its attention to preparing our community for potential local weather impacts here. The main threat from Hurricane Ian will be heavy rainfall and gusty winds Friday through Saturday. Two-to-three inches are expected to [...]
College Street roundabout closures starting September 11, 2022 Posted on September 6, 2022 by Kim Miller The Public Works Stormwater Division will replace a storm drain pipe on College Street that will require the closure of the College Street roundabout beginning on the evening of Sunday, September 11. The work will take place primarily between 7:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. for minimal traffic disturbances and will last approximately 4 nights. There [...]