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 Livingston Street Traffic Calming (function (c, i, t, y, z, e, n, x) { x = c.createElement(y), n = c.getElementsByTagName(y)[0]; x.async = 1; x.src = t; n.parentNode.insertBefore(x, n); })(document, window, "//publicinput.com/Link?embedId=19385", "script"); 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 Infrastructure Progress Report: Sidewalks Posted on July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 by Meredith Friedheim In the new Progress Report series, the City of Asheville will provide project updates on a different infrastructure topic each quarter. This quarter’s progress report is all about sidewalks! Sidewalks are one way to promote pedestrian safety, encourage walking and create more connected, accessible spaces for everyone. Read on to find out about sidewalk projects across [...] Paving on Fairview Road to begin June 17 Posted on June 10, 2024 by Jessica Hughes Starting the week of June 17, Tarheel Paving and Asphalt will begin paving operations on Fairview Road. The project, aimed at enhancing the road’s infrastructure, will kick off with milling, followed by utility adjustments. To minimize disruptions, Tarheel Paving and Asphalt plans to work diligently, with operations slated from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through [...] Interdepartmental information sharing promotes cleanliness and safety Posted on May 30, 2024 by Kim Miller Keeping our streets clean and safe is a community effort. It takes interdepartmental coordination and community information. Take graffiti tagging. It’s more than just a nuisance impacting everyone from repeatedly targeted buildings to residents who want to enjoy the unobstructed beauty of the many murals around our City. It’s also classified as vandalism and a drain [...] 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.
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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.
Infrastructure Progress Report: Sidewalks Posted on July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 by Meredith Friedheim In the new Progress Report series, the City of Asheville will provide project updates on a different infrastructure topic each quarter. This quarter’s progress report is all about sidewalks! Sidewalks are one way to promote pedestrian safety, encourage walking and create more connected, accessible spaces for everyone. Read on to find out about sidewalk projects across [...]
Paving on Fairview Road to begin June 17 Posted on June 10, 2024 by Jessica Hughes Starting the week of June 17, Tarheel Paving and Asphalt will begin paving operations on Fairview Road. The project, aimed at enhancing the road’s infrastructure, will kick off with milling, followed by utility adjustments. To minimize disruptions, Tarheel Paving and Asphalt plans to work diligently, with operations slated from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through [...]
Interdepartmental information sharing promotes cleanliness and safety Posted on May 30, 2024 by Kim Miller Keeping our streets clean and safe is a community effort. It takes interdepartmental coordination and community information. Take graffiti tagging. It’s more than just a nuisance impacting everyone from repeatedly targeted buildings to residents who want to enjoy the unobstructed beauty of the many murals around our City. It’s also classified as vandalism and a drain [...]
