The City of Fairbanks Public Works Department is dedicated to maintaining safe and well-kept roads throughout the year. Our comprehensive street maintenance program addresses the unique challenges posed by our Alaskan climate, ensuring that our roadways remain accessible and secure in all seasons.
Winter Sanding
During the winter months, the safety of our roads is a top priority. Ice and snow can create hazardous driving conditions, which is why our crews work diligently to sand the roads with fine rock chips. This sanding process provides crucial traction on icy surfaces, reducing the risk of accidents and helping vehicles maintain control in slippery conditions. We prioritize main roads, emergency routes, and key public areas, ensuring that these critical pathways remain as safe as possible. Sanding is often repeated throughout the winter, particularly after snowstorms or significant temperature fluctuations, to keep our roads in optimal condition.
Summer Sweeping
When the snow and ice finally melt away, our focus shifts to cleaning up the remnants of winter. The fine rock chips used for sanding, along with other debris that accumulates over the winter, must be removed to prepare the roads for the warmer months. Our summer sweeping program is designed to clear the streets of these materials, improving road safety and aesthetics. Sweeping not only makes the streets cleaner but also helps protect the environment by preventing debris from entering storm drains and local waterways. Our crews systematically cover all areas of the city, with a focus on high-traffic roads and residential neighborhoods, ensuring that every street is thoroughly cleaned.
Street maintenance is an ongoing effort that requires careful planning and consistent execution. The City of Fairbanks Public Works Department takes pride in our ability to adapt to the changing needs of our community, whether it's laying down sand in the depths of winter or sweeping the streets clean in the warmth of summer. We are committed to providing safe, well-maintained roadways that support the daily lives of our residents and visitors.
Your cooperation is vital to our success. We encourage residents to report any issues they observe on our roads, whether it's a patch of ice that needs attention or an area that requires sweeping. Together, we can ensure that our streets are safe and accessible throughout the year.