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 Winter Weather’s coming, be aware and prepare Posted on January 13, 2023 by Kim Miller With the potential of wintery weather coming our way, City of Asheville teams stand ready to serve. Snow crews from the Public Works Department will be on call – 24 hours a day – starting this Friday and going through Sunday at 7am. The National Weather Service forecast currently calls for potential icy conditions [...] People, Pets, Pipes – Staying safe in extreme cold weather Posted on December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 by Christy Edwards Extremely cold temperatures are expected this weekend with wind chills below zero. While you’re celebrating the season and bringing 2022 to a close, the City of Asheville shares these tips to help protect your people, pets and pipes in the cold weather. People Avoiding frostbite and hypothermia In cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster [...] Public Works Streets Division – We’re on a Roll for You Posted on December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 by Kim Miller The City of Asheville Public Works Department currently maintains just over 400 miles of streets and nearly 200 miles of sidewalk within the city. With a 2022 calendar year budget just over 2 million dollars, Streets division teams hit the streets, tasked with carrying out the maintenance designed to safely keep our community moving. Wyatt Street [...] 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 [...]
Winter Weather’s coming, be aware and prepare Posted on January 13, 2023 by Kim Miller With the potential of wintery weather coming our way, City of Asheville teams stand ready to serve. Snow crews from the Public Works Department will be on call – 24 hours a day – starting this Friday and going through Sunday at 7am. The National Weather Service forecast currently calls for potential icy conditions [...]
People, Pets, Pipes – Staying safe in extreme cold weather Posted on December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 by Christy Edwards Extremely cold temperatures are expected this weekend with wind chills below zero. While you’re celebrating the season and bringing 2022 to a close, the City of Asheville shares these tips to help protect your people, pets and pipes in the cold weather. People Avoiding frostbite and hypothermia In cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster [...]
Public Works Streets Division – We’re on a Roll for You Posted on December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 by Kim Miller The City of Asheville Public Works Department currently maintains just over 400 miles of streets and nearly 200 miles of sidewalk within the city. With a 2022 calendar year budget just over 2 million dollars, Streets division teams hit the streets, tasked with carrying out the maintenance designed to safely keep our community moving. Wyatt Street [...]