Street Sweeping

The city sweeps its curbed streets every spring. This involves removing any left over sand from past snow plowing events. The city also aims to sweep all city streets two other times throughout the summer. 

Potholes

Where do potholes come from?

• Rainwater seeps into cracks on the surface
• Vibration of traffic
• Trucks and buses stress the roadway by their weight
• Freeze/Thaw cycle

When are potholes repaired?

• Potholes are repaired in order of priority usually within 24 hours of being reported.
• Potholes are repaired year-round as part of the city’s street maintenance program.
• Ramsey County is responsible for county roads
• MNDOT is responsible for state and interstate highways