Public Works/Engineering

(203) 630-4018
Staff Contacts

Seasonal Information

Christmas Trees Pick Up

The Meriden Public Works Highway Division collects holiday trees, that are placed curbside, throughout January.

ALL decorations and plastic covers must be removed.

Trees in plastic bags will NOT be collected.

Preparing for Winter Driving

Departmental Information

Mission Statement

To provide the City of Meriden with cost-effective infrastructure and equipment management, environmental stewardship and a safe and effective transportation network.

Vision

To be an industry leader and model of a professional, capable and nationally certifies public works agency.
To continually provide services to our community, businesses, visitors and other agencies with professionalism and pride.

Values

Public Works employees re expected to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner when interacting with the public, other departments or other City employees. The culture of the department is one of that fosters respect, inclusion, professionalism and demonstrated excellence.

Please click HERE to view the Public Works and Engineering Organizational Chart.

Public Works and Engineering Core Functions

USEFUL CONTACTS

Non-Emergency Public Works issues should be reported by CLICKING HERE or on the Request for Service link found on the homepage of the City website.

Tree Troubles?

Request for removal/leaning trees located within the City's Right of Way - Parks Dept. 203-630-4259
Downed trees/limbs - Public Works 203-630-4018
All emergency tree issues need live-wire verification from Eversource

Issues With Gas or Electric Service?

Gas and Electric Emergencies call 911!
Eversource Gas - Non-Emergency - 800-989-0900
Eversource Electric - Non Emergency - 800-286-2000

State Roads (NOT maintained by City of Meriden)

The roads listed below are maintained by the Connecticut Department of Transportation.
Call 203-238-6240 for issues regarding these roads.

Broad Street / North Broad Street / South Broad St	US 5
North Broad Street north of Wilbur Cross Parkway	US 5/CT15
Main Street, South Meriden ( Between New Cheshire Road & Hanover Road)	CT 70
Hanover Avenue between Old Colony Road & New Hanover Avenue	CT 70
River Road	CT 70
Chamberlain Highway	CT 71
West Main Street between Cook Ave and Chamberlain Hwy.	CT 71
Old Colony Road / Cook Ave	CT 71
East Main Street - Middlefield town line to +/-400 FT west

City Parking Lots Available During Parking Bans

When a parking ban has been declared, the City provides off street parking at:

Columbus Park (Lewis Ave)
Washington Park (Liberty St.)
Ceppa Field (Gale Ave)
Jack Barry Little League Field (Britannia St)
City Park (Park Ave/Bunker Ave/Warren St)
Municipal Lot (Catlin St at Miller Street)
Municipal Lot (East Main St at St Casimir Drive)
79 Miller St (across from Library)
Corner of Orange St and Cook Ave.

State of CT Commuter Lots in Meriden are located at:

Lewis Ave @ Route I-691 (Exit 6)

Bee St @ I-91 / East Main St.