Streets Related FAQs
Q: How can I get my missing or damaged street sign repaired or replaced?
Report it to Public Works at (603) 692-4266 to place a work order for the sign.
The street light outside my house/on my street is flickering or off. Who do I report it to?
You can report it to Eversource directly at 1-800-662-7764 or call Public Works at (603) 692-4266 and we will notify Eversource.
Whom do I call about a red/green light that is out or not working properly?
These can be reported to either Public Works at (603) 692-4266 or to the Somersworth Police Department at 692-3131. We will make the determination of whether the city, state, or private entity is responsible for this light and take care of placing the work order.
There is a catch basin on my street that backs up and is flooding the street, my yard, my driveway, etc. What can I do?
Contact Public Works at (603) 692-4266 to report the problem.
I have water puddling in my street/driveway – what do I do?
If it is something that occurs after a rainstorm, contact Public Works at 692-4266 to have a representative evaluate the situation and determine what, if any, repairs can be done. If it is not related to a weather event, call the Water Clerk at (603) 692-9523 to find out if there is a water main break nearby.
There is a pothole that I would like fixed. How do I do this?
Please call (603) 692-4266 to have a work order placed. If the pothole is not in the City right of way, we cannot fix it.
The black stuff in the cracks – what is it?
It is called “crack sealant” and is a tar used to repair a street not in need of total reclamation. It helps extend the life of the road.
When will or can you stripe the street/crosswalk I live on?
The city has a schedule for this item. Please call Public Works at (603) 692-4266 to see about this schedule.
There are colored markings on my street/driveway. What do they mean?
The various colors identify the type of work being planned for the street.
Who will know what type of work is being done on my street? And how long will it take? I received a notice that my street will be closed – why?
You can contact the Public Works at (603) 692-4266 and tell him the location. He should be able to explain the nature of the work and length of time the project is expected to take.
There is debris in the road – can someone pick this up?
A: The Highway Department will clean it up. They can be contacted at (603) 692-4266.
There is a dead animal in the street. Who can pick this up?
The Highway Division will take care of this. They can be contacted at (603) 692-4266.
My sidewalk/curb is broken or cracked. Who do I contact?
The Highway Department should be notified of this problem. They can be contacted at (603) 692-4266.
When will my street be swept?
The Highway Department is responsible for street maintenance. They can be contacted at (603) 692-4266.
There is a bad pot hole on my street. Who can fix this?
Please call (603) 692-4266. Tell them the location of the problem and they will place a work order to check out the problem.
I damaged my car on a pot hole. Who should I contact about this?
Please call (603) 692-4266. Tell them where the incident happened and they will place a work order to fix the problem.
I had an accident because of the ice on the street/sidewalk. Who do I report this to?
Please call (603) 692-4266. Tell them where the incident happened and they will place a work order to fix the problem.