The mission of the Public Works Department is to maintain, preserve and protect the infrastructure resources of the City in the most efficient and effective manner possible; to provide guidance and assistance to all citizens of the community regarding the development and protection of property; to provide the safest and highest quality drinking water to all customers and to provide a reliable and user friendly transit system.

Pothole Hotline

The City has instituted a pothole hotline which will allow residents to report potholes to the Public Works Department. The hotline telephone number, which may be contacted 24 hours a day, is 847-926-1178. Residents are asked to leave their name, address, phone number and the specific location of the pothole. Questions concerning the pothole hotline may be directed to the Public Works Department at 847-432-0807 during the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or via email. Potholes may also be reported online.

Speed Hump Installation Request Policy

The City of Highland Park is committed to policies and actions that promote measures to maximize vehicular safety, to minimize non-essential vehicular traffic on residential streets, and to ensure compliance with posted speed limits. One means to accomplish these goals is the installation of speed humps on a roadway. Speed humps are moderately elevated sections of roadway which require a vehicle to reduce its speed in order to maintain the occupants comfort. This policy is designed to provide reasonable opportunities for the installation of speed humps on specified types of residential streets based upon technical criteria, the degree of support from the residents along the proposed project area, and the street conditions. To review the document click the link provided. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact the Public Works Department.

SPEED HUMP INSTALLATION REQUEST POLICY DOCUMENT

Contact Information
1150 Half Day Road
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (847) 432-0807
Fax: (847) 432-9907
Email Public Works