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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I report a pothole or other roadway defects?
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To report a pothole or other roadway defects, contact the Transportation Division office by phone at 479-575-8228, by email, or by submitting an
- How do I report a traffic light problem?
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To report a traffic light problem, contact the Transportation Division office by phone at 479-575-8228, by email, or by submitting an
- How do I report a street light outage?
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The majority of street lights are maintained by the utility service provider (electric company) for the area in which the street light is located. For the fastest service, contact the appropriate electric company directly: Ozarks Electric Cooperative at 1-800-521-6144 or SWEPCO / AEP at 1-888-216-3523. Citizens can also report SWEPCO street light outages through their online service form.
Please be prepared to provide the following information:
- Name
- Address (If the light is not located at a specific address, please provide the closest available street address.)
- Telephone number
- Pole number
- How can I get assistance with a flooding problem or a clogged storm drain?
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The Transportation Division has a drainage maintenance program to ensure that drainage systems on or adjacent to public property are free of uncontrolled growth and blockages. To make a request for drainage maintenance, please call the Transportation Division Office at 479-575-8228, send us an email at transportation@fayetteville-ar.gov, or submit an online customer service request.
- How do I report vegetation growing too close to power lines or street lights?
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All power lines and the majority of street lights are maintained by the utility service provider (electric company) for the area in which the street light and lines are located. For the fastest service, contact the appropriate electric company directly: SWEPCO / AEP at 1-888-216-3523 or Ozarks Electric Cooperative at 1-800-521-6144.
Please be prepared to provide the following information:
- Name
- Address (If the light / power lines are not located at a specific address, please provide the closest available street address.)
- Telephone Number
- Pole Number(s) for the street light(s) into which the vegetation is growing, and/or
- Pole number(s) attached to the power lines into which the vegetation is growing
- What services does the Transportation Division provide?
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The City of Fayetteville Transportation Division provides maintenance for city streets, the right-of-way, drainage systems, traffic signals, and sidewalks. Additionally, the Transportation Division constructs new traffic signals, sidewalks, and trails.
- Is the Transportation Division responsible for the maintenance and repair of all streets located within the City of Fayetteville limits?
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No, not all streets fall under the City of Fayetteville’s jurisdiction. The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) maintains state highways, interstates, and access roads. For more details, visit
- How can I find the traffic count for a certain street or area in Fayetteville?
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The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department provides traffic volume counts on their website:
Contact Us
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Transportation Division
1525 S Happy Hollow Road
Fayetteville, AR 72701Phone: 479-575-8228
HoursMonday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Questions / Concerns
Please contact the Transportation Division if you have any questions, concerns or notice an area in need of improvements, maintenance or repair.
After-Hours Emergency
For an after-hours emergency, please call the Police Department at 479-587-3555. Transportation crew members are on call 24 hours a day to address emergencies.