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Department of Public Service
Street Maintenance
Report Potholes
The freezing and thawing on Ohio's pavement causes the asphalt to expand and contract. This movement creates potholes. To report a pothole on a Worthington street, please call the Service Department at 431-2425.
Report Street Lights Out
American Electric Power services all the street lights in Worthington, except the Old Worthington light posts. To report a street light out, please call the Service Department at 431-2425. The Service Department will notify AEP and oversee their work.
Street Cleaning
 The Service Department cleans all streets with curb and gutters several times a year Regular street sweeping keeps the City clean and prevents dirt and debris from going into storm sewers; thereby improving local water quality. The City asks residents to do their part by not putting material in streets. In addition, the City regularly cleans the CBD sidewalks and public parking lots with the "Green Machine".
Traffic Signals
Major thoroughfares have priority light clearance, particularly during high activity periods. During off-peak hours, most main intersections operate on demand. Collector streets that operate against priority main streets are equipped with detection systems that electronically notify the controlling equipment that a vehicle is present and waiting to enter or cross the main thoroughfare.
 Some intersections are equipped with electrically lit vehicle detection monitors (identified by a silhouette of a car and driver). These monitors notify drivers that their vehicle is in the proper location to be detected. Areas of detection are placed behind the white "stop bar" so that vehicles observing proper placement can be assured of the timeliest movement available and are identified by signs that say "Stop Here to Activate Detector".
During rush hour periods, waits up to 2 minutes may occur after detection. If your wait exceeds this time, please notify the Service Department at 431-2425.
Street Use
Obstruction
No person shall place any obstruction on any public street, sidewalk, or alley unless authorized by the Director of Safety or Director of Service. Please contact the Worthington Department of Public Service at 431-2425 for more information.
Block Parties
If planning a block party and would like to temporarily block a street to vehicular traffic, a Street Use Permit is required. Permits are available at the Municipal Building located at 6550 N. High St. Call the City Clerk at 436-3100 for more information.
Driveway Installations
Installing a driveway or entrance from any public street or alley, across and over any public right-of-way, sidewalk, or curb, first requires a permit from the Department of Public Service.. Call 431-2425 for more information.
Sidewalks
Construction of any sidewalk within the public right-of-way, by a property owner, agent, or contractor, first requires a permit from the Director of Service. There is no charge for such permit. For more information on the permit, please call 431-2425. For information about the City's sidewalk or ramp programs, please call the Department of Engineering at 431-2424.
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