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1. How do I get a street over laid?

A comprehensive analysis and grading of the city streets is completed every 3 years. This process assigns a grade based upon various conditions of degradation. The overall grades of the streets are then sorted and prioritized in a 3-year overlay program. The most recent assessment was completed in February 2013 (PDF). For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 479-968-2406.

2. How do I get a street light installed?

Street lights are installed and maintained by Entergy upon approval by the Mayor. Requests are submitted through the Mayor's office at City Hall. The requests are reviewed and submitted to the Mayor for approval and forwarded to Entergy. The city's policy requires there be a minimum distance of 300 feet between street lights. Interested parties should contact City Hall at 479-968-2098.

3. How do I report that a street light is out?

Entergy maintains street lights. If a light is out, please call 800-968-8243 with the location, preferably a close street address, to report the outage. You can also complete a work order on Entergy's website

4. How do I get a pothole repaired?

Potholes can be reported by submitting a Service Request in the Request Tracker. Note the location by intersection or closest street address to insure promptness.

5. How do I report a signal problem?

Call 911 to report a traffic light outage. For non-emergencies, call the Public Works Office at 479-968-2406.

6. Does the city mow property?

The city maintains right-of-ways in some easements in undeveloped areas. You can submit a mowing request by making a Service Request in the Request Tracker. Note the location by intersection or closest street address to insure promptness.

7. How do I get rid of limbs, brush, and yard waste?

Yard waste may be delivered to the Russellville Animal Shelter located at Hwy. 7-T S off of Jimmy Lile Road. Contact the Animal Shelter at 479-968-1944 for more information.

8. How do I report a drainage problem?

Drainage problems can be reported by submitting a Service Request in the Request Tracker. Please note the location by intersection or closest street address to insure promptness.

9. How do I report trees/bushes blocking the view of traffic?

Traffic issues can be reported by submitting a Service Request in the Request Tracker. Please note the location by intersection or closest street address to insure promptness.

10. Can the city install speed bumps to slow traffic down on my street?

The city's policy is not to install speed bumps to control traffic. If there is a speeding issue please report it to the Public Works Office at 479-968-2406 and the Russellville Police Department at 479-968-3232.

11. What is the traffic count for certain locations?

You can go to the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department website and find traffic count information by city, county or district. You may also call AHTD at 800-437-4701 or write:
AHTD
Attn: Map Services
P.O. Box 02261
Little Rock, AR 72203