The Public Works Department in Merriam, KS is dedicated to maintaining the city's streets and parks, providing services such as snow removal, street cleaning, patching, and repairs. They also oversee the Street Overlay Program, which ensures regular asphalt overlay to maintain quality road surfaces, as well as the replacement of curbs and sidewalks when needed. Additionally, the department handles maintenance of streetlights, traffic signals, city signage, and drainage systems.
With a focus on commuter safety and emergency vehicle access, Merriam's snow removal services consistently receive high ratings among metropolitan cities. They clear over 124 lane-miles of roadway, prioritizing bridges, main thoroughfares, and busy intersections for salting and plowing. The department also takes care of street maintenance, including pothole repairs, mowing and trimming along city rights-of-way, tree debris clearance, and sidewalk maintenance. Furthermore, they are responsible for street sweeping throughout the city.
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