Transportation Field Services Division

Infrastructure Engineering and Inspections

Infrastructure Engineering and Inspections is responsible for ensuring that all development and construction work proposed and executed in the public rights-of-way within the limits and jurisdictions of the City of Raleigh are in compliance with all applicable codes and standards.

The Engineering Review group is responsible for review and management of preliminary plans, infrastructure construction drawings, express reviews, reimbursements, letters of credits, and the encroachment program.

The Engineering Inspections group is responsible for inspection of private development projects such as residential subdivisions, multi-family developments, and commercial properties to ensure work is in conformance with city standards and specifications.
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Streets Maintenance

Streets Maintenance provides maintenance for 2,350 lane miles of city streets and rights-of-way within the city limits. We strive to insure safe travel for motorist, bicyclist and pedestrians through cost effective maintenance. Services include patching and resurfacing asphalt pavements, repairs to concrete sidewalk and curb and gutter, snow and ice control, emergency response to natural disasters, graffiti removal and nuisance abatement.

Citizens can report potholes at pothole@raleighnc.gov and graffiti at graffiti@raleighnc.gov or by calling 919-996-6446.

Damaged Sidewalks can be reported by using the Online Sidewalk Repair Form or by calling 919-996-6446.

The Inspections Department serves as the clearinghouse for coordinating the cleanup of nuisance properties. Citizens can report nuisance properties by using the Online Code Enforcement Request Form or by contacting the Housing/Environmental Division.

Stormwater Maintenance

Stormwater Maintenance provides inspections and maintenance of catch basins, culverts and storm sewer within the city limits. We strive to maintain a stormwater conveyance system in such a manner as to prevent or minimize flooding of streets and structures. Services also include street sweeping, bridge maintenance and seasonal loose leaf collection during the late fall and early winter.

Citizens can report clogged storm drains and catch basins at pothole@raleighnc.gov or by calling 919-996-6446.

During leaf collection season, information on loose leaf collection is available on our Seasonal Leaf Collection page, by calling the Leaf Line at 919-996-2720, or on Raleigh Television Network Cable Channel 22.