Public Works General Info

Monday, 07 March 2011 14:42

The City of Vicksburg Public Work's Division Department serves the citizens of the Vicksburg by overseeing other departments that are responsible for constructing, repairing, and maintaining the public roads, throughways, right-of-ways and the City utilities of Water, Gas and Sewer. They work year round to make roads, bridges, and sidewalks safe and accessible by cleaning them of snow or debris, diverting rainwater into storm drains, repairing potholes and cracks, and repaving roads when the surface wears away. They also build new roadways to suit the City of Vicksburg's needs. They construct, maintain and repair all of the equipment of the City utilities of Water, Gas and Sewer. In addition, the department maintains all traffic signs and signals to insure that motorists can safely travel around the area and trims and prunes grass, trees, brush, and weeds in the public right-of-way. This department is also responsible for the welfare of Vicksburg residents through the Animal Control Department. They work closely with other City of Vicksburg departments on construction projects and planning ventures to insure that public needs and access are met during the construction period and beyond. For more information about what the City of Vicksburg Public Works Department does, contact their offices located at 1415 Walnut Street, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or call them at (601) 634-4555 or the Action Line at (601) 636-3411.