Public Works

We build, operate and maintain the public infrastructure and provide services to the public in Minneapolis.
Brette Hjelle, Deputy Director
Interim Director Brette Hjelle
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What we do

Find out about the services Public Works provides to the city.

Green practices

Our services help residents support sustainable, environmentally-friendly practices.

Public Works projects

Learn about work happening in the city. Search by project or neighborhood to learn more.

Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan

We share the Public Works ADA Transition Plan.

CADD standards

We provide standards for engineering design files.

Nicollet Mall granite pavers

Pavers are available on a first come, first served basis to the general public.

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 City streets, do construction and street sweeping, inspect sidewalks 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.

Public Works jobs and internships

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

Public Works permits

We issue permits related to the public infrastructure of the City.

PW jobs and internships

Learn about featured jobs, internships and job events in Public Works.

Title VI

We bring awareness of Title VI (Civil Rights Act) and the associated responsibilities.

Related links

Financial reports

Capital Long-Range Improvement Committee (CLIC) reports

City budget

Maps

Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) map

Project and event road closures 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 S. 5th St., Room 203
Minneapolis, MN 55415
 
 
Office hours

Open to the Public by Appointment