Public Works

We build, operate and maintain the public infrastructure and provide services to the public in Minneapolis.
Tim Sexton Public Works Director
Director Tim Sexton
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What we do

Learn about the services Public Works provides to the city.

Public Works construction projects

Our department builds the City's construction projects.

CADD standards

You can view the Public Works CADD standards and documents.

Divisions

Fleet Services

We maintain and repair City vehicles.

Solid Waste & Recycling

We pick up garbage, recycling and more from residential properties in the City.

Surface Water & Sewers

We own and maintain many types of sewer and stormwater facilities.

Traffic & Parking Services

We manage the way traffic moves in, out and through Minneapolis.

Transportation Engineering & Design

We're responsible for capital projects, managing the right-of-way and special assessments.

Transportation Maintenance & Repair

We maintain and construct City streets, clear snow and ice and more.

Transportation Planning & Programming

We plan, design and implement the City's transportation projects.

Water Treatment & Distribution Services

We manage the City's drinking water system.

Related resources

Public Works permits

We issue permits related to streets, sidewalks and utilities in the city.

Public Works jobs and internships

You can learn about featured Public Works jobs, internships and job events.

Getting around the city

Learn about walking, biking, scooting, public transit and driving in Minneapolis.

Snow season

Know what to do in a snow emergency, where to park and how to clear snow and ice from your property.

Related links

Financial reports

Capital Long-Range Improvement Committee (CLIC) reports

City budget

Maps

City construction projects map

Project and event road closures map

Snow emergency parking map

Street sweeping map

Minnesota county, state aid and trunk highway map

Minneapolis truck route map

Contact us

Public Works

Phone

311 or 612-673-3000

Address

City Hall
350 Fifth St. S., Room 203
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.