Public Works Department

The responsibilities of the Department of Public Works, Highway Division are to maintain existing facilities, including roadways, drainage systems, bridges, culverts, and town parks. The staff of the Highway Division works closely with other divisions such as Parks and Recreation, Water and Sewer Department, and the Police Department to best maintain our Town. This Department provides the following services:

Town of North Smithfield Department Public Works Winter Safety Tips

Winter brings lots of fun activities, but winter also means mounds of snow to shovel and layers of ice to remove. During snowstorms, it may become difficult for our plow drivers to know where the edges of the roads are. Here are some helpful tips to ensure safety and efficiency during a snowstorm.

Use reflective markers to make the edge of the road more visible for DPW plowers. This is the best way to ensure trucks stay off your lawns.

Please remove everything from the roadway to clear it for the snowplows to come through (cars, basketball hoops, garbage cans, etc.)

When shoveling snow or operating a snow blower, do not throw snow out into the street or sidewalk. This is not only against State Law (State Law Title 31-22-9) but will ensure that snow does not freeze in the roadway or sidewalk and becomes hazardous to pedestrians and drivers. Please visit the Removal Policy page for more information on our snow removal policy.

Trucks are plowing or spreading sand/salt. Stay back from the vehicle at least 100 feet to avoid problems; plow trucks often have to back up; blind spots are in the mirrors. For your safety, do not pull directly behind them; they may not be able to see you.

Trash and recycling collections may be canceled if weather conditions warrant. Check our other pages on our current website or call 401-767-2200, ext. 348.

Clear snow from around fire hydrants near your home/business to make them visible to our firefighters.