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College Street roundabout closures starting September 11, 2022

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 [...]

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Richmond Hill Drive closed Monday, August 1 through Saturday, August 6, 2022

A contractor will be closing Richmond Hill Drive to through traffic from Pearson Bridge Road to Thomas Street, Monday,  August 1 through Saturday, August 6 to carry out a road resurfacing project.  During that time, a detour will be active from Pearson Bridge Rd to Thomas St.  Weather can impact this schedule. Please plan your travel [...]

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City of Asheville offices to close for Juneteenth Observance – Monday, June 20, 2022

On June 20, 2022  Asheville City offices will be closed in observance of Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day. Juneteenth, officially observed each year on June 19,  marks the day in 1865 when enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas, were told they were free, marking the end of slavery in the United States. Congress [...]

City of Asheville celebrates National Public Works Week

National Public Works week is underway! We want to take a moment to recognize the City of Asheville Public Works Department staff  who make our community run every day.  From Streets to Sanitation, Fleet Management to Stormwater, our Public Works teams are  #ReadyAndResilient   Please join us all week in recognizing and thanking our teams for the work that goes [...]

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City of Asheville celebrates National Public Works Week

National Public Works week is underway! As part of a week dedicated to recognizing the City of Asheville Public Works Department staff  who make our community run every day, staff was invited to take part in a “Rodeo”. No cows were harmed in the making of this Rodeo – it’s more a skills challenge.  Staff were invited [...]

Mayor issues proclamation for National Public Works Week

At the May 10, 2022 City Council meeting, Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer, took a moment to recognize this work, proclaiming May 15 - 21, 2022 as National Public Works Week.

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City of Asheville sweeps into Spring

The City of Asheville is pleased to team up with Asheville Greenworks and other organizations  in multiple efforts to keep Asheville green and clean.  Register to be a part of the team.

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Richmond Hill Drive closed March 21 to April 8

The City of Asheville Public Works Department would like to alert you that we will be conducting work on Richmond Hill Drive.   Staff will be closing Richmond Hill Drive Monday,  March 21 through April 8 to carry out needed road repairs and concrete curb installation ahead of an upcoming resurfacing project.  During that time, a detour [...]

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City of Asheville Sanitation collection resumes tomorrow, City offices and Community Centers to open at 10 a.m.

As road conditions begin to improve City of Asheville Public Works staff continue to plow and salt roads through the night on Tuesday. Snow efforts continue on secondary roads (priority 2 streets) and sidewalks.   Here are some updates to City services that were impacted by the weather event: City Sanitation collections begin for the week on Wednesday, [...]

Asheville Public Works pre-treating streets in advance of winter storm

      Asheville Public Works trucks have already begun pre-treating streets in Asheville with salt brine as the City prepares for oncoming snow. The National Weather Service   has now issued a Winter Storm Watch for the area starting 6pm Saturday.  The Weather Service’s website says: “Precipitation may begin as early as Saturday afternoon across parts [...]

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