Public Works

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Welcome to the Public Works Department. We're here to serve you and provide the most up-to-date information. We're responsible for a vast system of infrastructure that keeps our city and your day-to-day lives moving!

Public Works Services

Adopt a Street

You and your group can Adopt a Street in the City of Lynnwood! Help us keep Lynnwood clean!

Report a Problem

Follow these steps to report Public Works and Code Enforcement non-emergency related issues to the City of Lynnwood.

Reporting a Spill

Have you spotted a spill in the City of Lynnwood? Have you spotted a violator dumping something down a storm drain? If so, report it here!

Streetlight Outages

How to report streetlight outages.

Tree Voucher Program

Use tree vouchers to buy trees and soil amendments at no cost to you!

Bids & Proposals

The City of Lynnwood uses an online electronic solicitation and vendor registration system, hosted by ProcureNow.

Current Contracting Abilities

Engineering & Construction

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Includes the design and coordination of capital projects and engineering programs.

View all of our current Public Projects and Programs
View our open Bids & Proposals
Standard Public Works Contract Template
View Engineering and Construction Documents and Reports

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Includes Permits, Inspections and Plan Review.

View Standard Plans Index.
View more information on Development and Business Services

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Responsible for construction contract management and inspection of City Capital Improvement Projects.

Streets, Traffic and Transportation

TRAFFIC

The Traffic division of Public Works is responsible for all traffic control measures within the City's rights of way.

STREET MAINTENANCE

Street Maintenance is responsible for repairs to the streets and sidewalks.

Streets Capital Projects
Street Maintenance - Snow Plow Routes here!
Adopt-a-Street Program

STORM WATER UTILITY MAINTENANCE

The Storm Water Utility Maintenance is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the City-owned portions of the storm drainage system.

Visit the Environmental and Stormwater Management for more information

Environmental, Surface Water and Stormwater

ENVIRONMENTAL AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

STORM WATER UTILITY MAINTENANCE

Visit our Streets Maintenance Page for more information on Storm Water Utility Maintenance.

SUPPLEMENTAL STORMWATER GUIDELINES

The City of Lynnwood is using the 2019 Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington

Sewer and Water Utilities

Water & Sewer Maintenance

This division provides maintenance services for the water utility and the sewer utility. Emphasis is placed on providing excellent customer service and planning for future growth, replacement of aging infrastructure and compliance with Federal requirements.

Wastewater Treatment

The city owns and operates it's own Wastewater Treatment Plant that collects and treats wastewater from the cities sewer service.

2024 Annual Public Works Report

Mission The Public Works Department will efficiently develop, manage and operate the physical infrastructure that is the foundation of the City's health, safety, and welfare while enhancing the quality of life in our community.