Department of Public Works
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Department of Public Works
The DPW’s main function is the operation and maintenance of the City’s physical infrastructure,
including the buildings and facilities, parks and grounds, major and local roads, water, sewer,
storm drains and street lighting. This infrastructure provides support for all business, residential,
social and recreational activity within the community.
City of Auburn Hills
Department of Public Works
1500 Brown Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Department staff is assigned to divisions that specialize in the construction, operation and
maintenance of the various areas of responsibility. DPW staff is dedicated to providing the
community with clean, safe roads, safe drinking water, unrestricted sanitary sewers, adequate
storm drainage that are free of pollutants, clean and functional parks, easy access and userfriendly buildings and facilities.
[email protected]
Phone: 248-391-3777
Fax: 248-391-4895
The City of Auburn Hills Department of Public Works endeavors to provide a well-planned,
environmentally responsible, unparalleled municipal infrastructure and cost effective services to
promote public health, personal safety, transportation, economic growth, and civic vitality.
Snow Plow Ride-Along Program Returns; A Note from
DPW About Snow Removal This Winter
By Jeanetta Miller
Snow, ice and cold are already here! The Department of Public Works has been very
busy preparing to keep the streets plowed and cleared of snow and ice during the
winter months. The City begins to salt and plow major roads as soon as snow starts to
accumulate. Hills, curves, intersections
and school entry roads are a priority when
there is any snowfall that causes slippery
conditions. The City begins plowing
residential streets once major and local
roads are complete. This operation can vary
in time and take up to 24 hours. It is the
DPW’s goal to clear all City streets within
12 hours of the conclusion of a snow/ice
storm.
Again this year, the City will treat major
intersections and city bridge decks with an anti-icing application prior to a winter storm
event. This is where a liquid product is spray-applied up to 24 hours before a storm.
The anti-icing solution is highly effective in preventing the bond of snow and ice to the
pavement. The treated surface vs. untreated surface shows significant improvement in
vehicle braking and maneuvering performance!
In the event of severe winter weather, the Auburn Hills Police Departmen