Highway

Highway Division

Mission Statement

To efficiently and fairly maintain all of Dover’s roadways, sidewalks, storm drainage system, and other infrastructure. To provide for a timely and effective snow and ice removal program this will prevent undue hardship on the community.

Highway Division Goals

• Provide for annual State inspections on vehicles
• Repair of all roads, sidewalks, catch basins, drainage pipes and swales
• Maintain guard rails and bridges
• Sweep and clean roads and sidewalks
• Support other Divisions as needed during emergencies or heavy work loads, such as water and sewer line breaks, grounds maintenance or building repairs
• Plow, salt and sand roadways and designated sidewalks during snow and icing conditions
• Remove snow in city parking lots
• Haul and remove snow from downtown area
• Work with Dover Police on emergency response issues, such as road conditions, and parking bans