Public Works & Utilities

Responsibilities & Services

Keeping city streets in good repair is a challenge because of the extremes of Minnesota weather, especially the freeze-thaw cycles during winter. The Street Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining Duluth streets within the city. Primary maintenance activities include:

• Crack filling
• Gravel roads maintenance
• Pothole patching
• Right of Way (ROW) weed control, fencing, mowing
• Roadside debris removal
• Sidewalk repair and maintenance
• Snow and ice control
• Special events support
• Street line painting and markings
• Street sweeping
• Traffic control
• Traffic sign management, installation and maintenance

If you would like to report a problem regarding street maintenance, click the button below to email your concern. This new Resident Problem Reporter is a pilot for submitting complaints and stay tuned as we expand in the future.

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The City of Duluth has compiled some useful information to help you find out about roads and report road information in the Duluth area:

• MnDOT Road Information
• MnDOT Traffic Cameras
• Winter Watch
• Street Improvement Program
• Snow and Ice Policy
• Pothole Policy