I
have a question about Public Works, but I am not sure
who to call.
A
Call
the Operations Service Request Desk at 918-3600 or visit
the
E-Service web site.
Public Works personnel can answer your questions, or provide
you with the appropriate referrals.
The
Public Works Department operates a fleet of street sweepers.
Downtown streets are cleaned 3 nights per week. Major
arterial and collector streets are cleaned once per week.
Subdivision and neighborhood streets with curbs are cleaned
once per month. Street sweeping schedules are posted on
the Government Access Channel (cable channel 11).
Chip
sealing is one method of maintaining the street surface
and preventing further street damage. This cost-effective
procedure restores roadway traction and pavement surface
with application of an asphalt and gravel mixture.
Who
is responsible for mowing and cleaning City right-of-way
areas?
A
Property
owners are responsible for mowing and cleaning right-of-ways
on property frontage. For questions on these regulations,
please call Neighborhood Programs at 371-4849. Public
Works Operations is responsible for mowing and cleaning
public right-of-ways. If you have questions or concerns,
please call our Service Request Desk at 918-3600.
Public
Works Operations provides snow and ice removal for all
City streets. State highway snow and ice removal are provided
by the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department.
What
should Little Rock residents do if debris or trash is
littering their neighborhood?
A
Call
our Service Request Desk at 918-3600. Public Works Scheduling
staff will dispatch a crew to come out and remove the
debris or trash. Also, residents can contact the Public
Works Environmental Services Coordinator at 399-3472 to
schedule a Neighborhood Cleanup in affected areas. Little
Rock residents can also become involved in the Adopt-A-Street
program. Adopt-A-Street provides opportunities for civic
involvement and fosters pride in our City. For more information
on the Adopt-A-Street program, call 371-4808.
To
whom should Little Rock residents report a traffic signal
malfunction?
A
Call
our Traffic Engineering Division at 379-1800. The Operations
Division does not provide maintenance or repair for traffic
signals. After normal operation hours, call Central Communications
at 371-4829.
What
number should Little Rock residents call if there is a
problem on the weekend?
A
The
Service Request Desk at 918-3600 has an answering machine
to record messages after hours. Operations maintains a
standby foreman during off-hours who can be reached in
case of an emergency. Please call Central Communication
at 371-4829 if an emergency situation arises.
