Street Department.
Street Department.
General Information
Sandbags are available for pickup at the street department located on 2421 17th St. Stop in at the front desk to let the office staff know how many sandbags it is you would like to take
The City offers a Sidewalk Program. It is designed to offer you savings as you repair your sidewalk. For information on the Sidewalk Program, call the Street Department at 293-5518.
By ordinance open burning is not allowed within city limits. Therefore, The City of Elkhart offers a Leaf Removal Program. To participate, rake your leaves to the curb* or if you prefer, you can also bag your leaves and place them by the curb, and the Street Department will pick them up.
Our Leaf Removal Program typically runs in the fall (mid-October through mid-December) and in the spring (mid-March through mid-April). Please note that dates may vary depending on weather conditions and department schedule.
*Please do not place leaves in the street, as they can create safety hazards and clog storm drains.
Fall 2025
Our annual leaf removal kicks off on Monday, November 3rd 2025, with our crews doing multiple rounds across the city. We will resume our regular routes on November 10th, 2025 starting with zone A and spending one week in each zone. Thank you!
Please refer to the maps below to see how our zones are divided.
Weather permitting, this will be the city of Elkhart Street Department LAST PAVING (2025) schedule from Monday, October 20th through Friday, October 24th. Vehicles should be removed from the street prior to 7am and not return until after 7pm OR until barricades are removed. Please DO NOT adjust or remove any barricades from the site, as they are placed for our safety, as well as citizens' safety. Sidewalks can be used to and from your home, but street access will be prohibited during the milling/paving process.
10/20th Monday: Paving
- Woodward Ave. – Arcade Ave. to West Blvd.
10/21st Tuesday: Paving
- Suwanee St. – Arcade Ave. to West Blvd.
10/22nd Wednesday: Paving
- Massachusetts Ave. – Suwanee St. to Lawn St.
10/23rd Thursday: Paving
- Arcade Ave. – W. Lexington Ave. to Lawn Ave. (Northbound lane only)
- Washington St. Main St. thru 3rd St.
10/24th Friday: Paving
- Washington St. Main St. thru 3rd St.
General Information
Sandbags are available for pickup at the street department located on 2421 17th St. Stop in at the front desk to let the office staff know how many sandbags it is you would like to take
The City offers a Sidewalk Program. It is designed to offer you savings as you repair your sidewalk. For information on the Sidewalk Program, call the Street Department at 293-5518.
By ordinance open burning is not allowed within city limits. Therefore, The City of Elkhart offers a Leaf Removal Program. To participate, rake your leaves to the curb* or if you prefer, you can also bag your leaves and place them by the curb, and the Street Department will pick them up.
Our Leaf Removal Program typically runs in the fall (mid-October through mid-December) and in the spring (mid-March through mid-April). Please note that dates may vary depending on weather conditions and department schedule.
*Please do not place leaves in the street, as they can create safety hazards and clog storm drains.
Fall 2025
Our annual leaf removal kicks off on Monday, November 3rd 2025, with our crews doing multiple rounds across the city. We will resume our regular routes on November 10th, 2025 starting with zone A and spending one week in each zone. Thank you!
Please refer to the maps below to see how our zones are divided.
Weather permitting, this will be the city of Elkhart Street Department LAST PAVING (2025) schedule from Monday, October 20th through Friday, October 24th. Vehicles should be removed from the street prior to 7am and not return until after 7pm OR until barricades are removed. Please DO NOT adjust or remove any barricades from the site, as they are placed for our safety, as well as citizens' safety. Sidewalks can be used to and from your home, but street access will be prohibited during the milling/paving process.
10/20th Monday: Paving
- Woodward Ave. – Arcade Ave. to West Blvd.
10/21st Tuesday: Paving
- Suwanee St. – Arcade Ave. to West Blvd.
10/22nd Wednesday: Paving
- Massachusetts Ave. – Suwanee St. to Lawn St.
10/23rd Thursday: Paving
- Arcade Ave. – W. Lexington Ave. to Lawn Ave. (Northbound lane only)
- Washington St. Main St. thru 3rd St.
10/24th Friday: Paving
- Washington St. Main St. thru 3rd St.
The Traffic Division maintains 89 signalized intersections throughout the City. If you notice a signal out, please report the failure by calling 522-2884.
Traffic Signs
The Traffic Division currently maintains a sign asset database of over 10,000 traffic signs that can filter information such as sign code, classification, priority, facing direction, support type, and size. We also have the ability for depreciation projects and work-order record-keeping with full reporting capabilities.
Please report any damaged or missing traffic signs by either calling 522-2884. Please be prepared to give an accurate description of the location of the damaged or missing sign to expedite the repair process.
In Memory of Mike Schoen
Over 20 years ago he helped in paving Winding Waters Lane. Now we have a recreation of the same spot at a different time. Thanks Mike, we'll take it from here.
In Memory Of Mike Schoen
Over 20 years ago he helped in paving Winding Waters Lane. Now we have a recreation of the same spot at a different time. Thanks Mike, we'll take it from here.
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