Streets

City of Fridley Public Works keeps our streets safe and usable as well as preserves street longevity. Activities include street sweeping, repairs and snow/ice control.

Road Repair

We are responsible for keeping Fridley streets and sidewalks in good condition for our residents and visitors. This includes doing small and large repairs on our roadways.

Street Projects

Regular roadway maintenance methods such as sealing and micro surfacing are cost-effective approaches to maintaining pavement in relatively good condition. Due to aging pavement or new roadway needs, a full rehabilitation or street reconstruction may be needed.

To find out about our current projects, visit the Street Projects webpage.

Repair Requests

Have you seen a pothole or sink hole that needs repair? We provide repair services for potholes, sunken roadway areas, sidewalks, curbs and gutters.

Please submit your request online at Report a Concern.

Street Sweeping

Every year the City of Fridley sweeps the streets a minimum of three times. In the spring, a concentrated sweeping which includes hiring an outside street maintenance company to assist with the initial cleanup is done. This effort is scheduled to remove the winter debris buildup and winter ice sanding material prior to spring rains and flushing into the City's storm sewer system. Through the rest of the summer, the city uses its two street sweepers to sweep the streets as many times as possible.

Ways to Help:

  • Picking up dog waste
  • Sweeping near your storm drains
  • Installing a raingarden on your property

Snow Removal and Ice Control

Fridley Public Works makes safe, effective and efficient snow removal a top priority. The City of Fridley plows 107 miles of city roads, 80 cul-de-sacs, 18 alleyways and dead-ends, 17 parking lots and about 23 miles of sidewalks and trails.

Which streets are plowed first?

Our priority routes (redlines) are cleared first after any snowfall. Redlines are routes identified by the Public Safety and Public Works departments to ensure emergency vehicles can get within 1-2 blocks of every home in the city. During a routine snow event, it takes approximately 2-4 hours to clear these routes.

After redlines are cleared, our local routes are plowed with rotating starting points. Fridley is split into 12 districts, and each district has four starting points. Each time there is a snowfall, the plows begin at a different starting point within each district. If your area was the last to be plowed in the previous event, it will not be last the next citywide plowing. Plowing the districts takes about 6-8 hours during routine snow events.

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When are trails and walks plowed?

We plow virtually all City trails and walks, and many Anoka County trail segments. Trails and walks are plowed via two routes. For heavier snow events, trail and walk plowing may be delayed a day or two behind street plowing. A priority is placed on plowing trails and walks near schools.

Additional plowing is often required continuing days after snow events as county and state road plowing may re-cover trails. When trails and walks are completed, the City assists the Metropolitan Council and Minnesota Department of Transportation by removing snow form bus stops.

Map of Plowed Sidewalks and Paths(PDF, 736KB)

When does the City plow?

By City policy, plows will go out after two or more inches of snow accumulation, following the end of a snowfall. This can change depending on the type of snow and rate it is falling.

Typically, plows begin clearing redlines around 3:30-4:30 a.m. following a snowfall. If there is continuous snow accumulation, they may begin the night before and plow again in the early morning. Our goal with normal snowfalls is to clear main roadways (redlines) in time for the morning commute.

Timing, amount of snow, type of snowfall as well as preceding and future conditions all factor into scheduling for plowing and de-icing.

Snowplow Safety Tips

  • Call 511 or visit 551mn.org before leaving on your trip to get current road conditions. Plan for longer trip times during and after storms.
  • Turn on your headlights, wear your seat belt and avoid distractions when driving.
  • Slow down! Conditions require more space for you to stop.
  • Never drive into a snow cloud.
  • Do not stand or allow children to play near the roadway when a snowplow is approaching.
  • Give plow operators a lot of room; they must turn, stop and back up frequently.

What if my mailbox was damaged or knocked over?

If your mailbox is hit by a plow, please call our Public Works mainline at 763-572-3566. If it was damaged or knocked over by a plow blade, we will replace it or reimburse you.

We encourage you to inspect your street side mailbox and post before the snow season to make sure it will hold up to thrown snow and avoid disruption in your mail delivery.

Why is snow plowed into my driveway?

The angle of our snowplow blades is fixed to the right in order to plow snow from the centerline of the street to curb. Which there is an opening, such as a driveway, some of the snow is released into that area. It is the resident's responsibility to remove the snow at the end of the driveway. Snow should not be pushed into the street or neighboring yard.

Where should I put my trash and recycling bins?

Trash and recycling bins should be placed in the area within the end of your driveway. We ask that you refrain from putting your bins in the street or sidewalk route. When you place them in the street or within the sidewalk, it slows the plows down and creates a hazard they must navigate around. Plows can be much safer and more efficient when the bins are placed within the end of your driveway.

If a walk or trail is adjacent to the curb, please place your bin just behind the curb of your driveway.

Why can't cars be parked on the street from November - April?

Due to the size of our plows and their equipment, it is very difficult to navigate around obstacles in the roadway. Vehicles left in the street prevent our plows from removing snow to the curb line, which results in large snow piles deposited in the road. These piles can quickly freeze, creating a hazard and inconvenience for other vehicles. This also limits snow storage for future storms, which can compromise roadway safety during exceptionally snowy winters.

Additional Parking Information

Parking Information

From November 1 - April 1, it is a violation to park any vehicle on City streets from 2-6 a.m. The City of Fridley does not declare snow emergencies.

It is also a violation to stop, park or leave standing a vehicle in such a manner as to impede the plowing or removal of snow, ice or waste from public streets or highways, regardless of date or time. Violators will be tagged and towed, and subject to storage charges.

Report an On-Street Parking Concern

If you would like to report a parking concern located on a public street or alley, please submit an online form.

Find additional information on parking

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