Street

Street Cleaning

Mission Statement

The street cleaning division mission is to support the safety of the City of Harlingen citizens by street cleaning with the removal of foreign matter, extension of life on roadways and maintaining a clean appearance. The street cleaning division has (3) street sweepers and plays a big role in our stormwater management program to prevent the buildup of sediment, which can cause flooding during heavy rains. The division has (2) vactor truck that maintains all manholes, grates, inlets and flushes storm sewer lines to promote effective drainage throughout the city.

Objectives:

  • Maintains 323 lane miles of street sweeping.
  • Maintains 201 miles of storm sewer systems.
  • Maintains 2,472 manholes.
  • Maintains 5,194 grates and inlets.
This division of the Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining city streets in good condition and free of surface failure to a degree that would provide hazardous free travel. Staff performs all street and drainage work necessary to provide for the safety and convenience of the citizens of Harlingen. This department is also responsible for the installation and maintenance of city street signs, traffic control signs, regulatory signs, and pavement markings necessary to provide for good vehicle flow. The division also maintains approximately 250 miles of paved streets, 15 miles of open drain ditches and the accessibility of 52 miles of alleys. Additional responsibilities include the construction of new sidewalks, drainage structures and responding to all weather-related emergency and catastrophic events.

Street Maintenance

Mission Statement

The street maintenance division maintains and repairs all paved/unpaved roads and streets, sidewalks, drainage, median beautification and other right of ways within the City of Harlingen to improve the quality of life for its citizens.

Objectives:

  • Performs all street and drainage work necessary to provide safety for citizens. 
  • Maintains 323 miles of city paved streets.
  • Maintains 66 miles of alleys throughout the city.
  • Keeps up with 15 miles of drain ditches clear of debris and trash.
  •  Installs drainage structures to improve the drainage system.
  • Applies asphalt hot mix and crack seal streets throughout the city.
  • Maintains right of way clear of overgrown grass throughout the city.