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1. When will my street be plowed?

The City treats pre-determined first and second priority roadways with deicing materials prior to snow storms to prevent formation of snowpack and ice. First priority roadways (red routes) include main streets, collectors, routes to schools, firehouses, and hospital accesses. Second priority roadways ( green routes) include minor collector streets and third priority (green routes) include hilly residential streets. The City will plow residential streets only after there is an accumulation of at least 12 inches of snow.
The snow and ice control program and snow removal priority routes map is located on the City web site.
Snow Removal Information

2. How many snow plows does the City use during a storm?

Usually there are four plow trucks operating on the streets at any given time during a storm. Operations Division

3. Does the City apply sand to the streets during a snow storm?

The City no longer uses sand as a traction aid in the winter, except in extremely cold conditions. Instead, a combination of granular and liquid de-icers is used for anti-icing and de-icing operations. Snow & Ice Control Policy

4. Who do I call to report a pothole in the street?

City of Wheat Ridge Right of Way pothole repair is performed by the Public Works Operation Division. CDOT-Colorado Dept of Transportation maintains Sheridan, Wadsworth, Kipling and Ward Rd. More...

5. What is the City's street sweeping schedule?

Typically all paved streets in the City are swept four times per year. Paved alleys are swept once annually, usually in the Spring Street Sweeping Policy

6. Who do I contact for information about advertising an event in the City bus shelters or on pedestrian light poles?

You may contact the Public Works Operations Division at (303) 205-7600 or select the "more info" link below to take you to the Banner / Bus Shelter Advertising page. More Info

7. Who maintains I-70, Sheridan, Wadsworth, Kipling and Ward Road?

These streets are State highways. CDOT maintains the roadway surface between the curbs, with the exception of Kipling north of 49th Avenue and south of 51st Avenue. This 2 block section is maintained by the City.

8. Who is responsible for the culvert under my driveway?

The homeowner is responsible for repair and replacement of driveway culverts. The City cleans driveway culverts to provide proper storm drainage. To report a drainage problem call (303) 235-2861.

9. What do I do if I want to have a street light installed on my street?

The first step in the process is to call the Engineering Division at (303) 235-2861. Engineering will evaluate the need for additional illumination. If it is determined that a street light is warranted, a petition form will be sent to you to obtain signatures from property owners who will be affected by the new light (This information will be provided to you.) Once the form is returned to Engineering, a cost estimate is requested from Xcel Energy. If the cost is acceptable and funds are available, payment will be made and Xcel will schedule installation.