FAQs • Anacortes, WA • CivicEngage

Why are some streets in the City still made of gravel?: Most of the city streets were paved in the 1960s under the "Local Improvement District" or "LID" concept. Under LID, neighbors pool their monies to pave the street in front of their house. In some areas, neighbors decided that they did not desire a paved street. Call 360-293-1920 if you are interested in getting your street paved. For more information please call the Street Department at 360-293-1921.

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Public Works - Streets

1. How do I get a street sign installed?: Contact the Engineering Department, Traffic Engineer at 360-293-1920.

2. How do I get my sidewalk replaced?: Contact the Street Department at 360-293-1921 for more information.

3. How do I get the potholes in my alley filled in?: Call 360-293-1921 to report any potholes in the City.

4. How do I report a street repair?: Contact the Street Department at 360-293-1921.

5. My alley really needs to be paved with asphalt. How can I get this done?: Unfortunately, the street paving fund is always very tight. If you and your neighbors would like an alley paved, the City does offer a program where residents can pay for the asphalt paving and the City's street crew will prepare the gravel base before paving. Call 360-293-1921 for more details.

6. How do I get my street re-paved?: Overlays are proposed as funding becomes available. All streets have a limited life span due to the daily wear and tear by traffic. We have prioritized all of the streets in the City as to when they qualify for a new asphalt overlay. An ongoing Street Overlay Program is funded by the Capital Facilities Plan. If you believe your street is in need of re-paving, please contact the Public Works Department at 360-293-1920, and we can check the condition of the surface of your street to see when and if it qualifies for an overlay.

7. Why are some streets in the City still made of gravel?: Most of the city streets were paved in the 1960s under the "Local Improvement District" or "LID" concept. Under LID, neighbors pool their monies to pave the street in front of their house. In some areas, neighbors decided that they did not desire a paved street. Call 360-293-1920 if you are interested in getting your street paved. For more information please call the Street Department at 360-293-1921.