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Public Works/Engineering

 

CONTACTS
(203) 630-4018

  publicworks@meridenct.gov 

 Staff Contacts

NOTIFICATIONS

Here's the City of Meriden paving schedule for May 26-June 1. This schedule is, of course, contingent on there being dry weather.
 
There will be no paving work performed on weekends.

 

 

 

ANNUAL REPORT DRAFT: Discharge of Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems

Annual Report Public Notice 

The City of Meriden has prepared a draft Annual Report for calendar year 2025 in accordance with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems effective July 1, 2017.

The Annual Report will be available for public review at the following address on the City’s website www.meridenct.gov and in the Engineering Bureau, Room 19, at City Hall (142 East Main Street) during normal business hours starting February 16, 2026. Comments on the draft annual report can be submitted to City Engineer Brian Ennis, PE (142 East Main Street, 203-630-4018, bennis@meridenct.gov) until March 18, 2026.

Click HERE to read 2025 Annual Report – MS4 General Permit draft.

 

MERIDEN TRANSFER STATION - 2026 HOLIDAY CLOSURES

The Meriden Transfer Station will be closed on the following days during 2026:

To learn more about the Meriden Transfer Station's regular days and hours of operation, as well as acceptable items, please click HERE.

Questions? Please reach out to the Meriden Department of Public Works and Engineering at (203) 630-4018 or by email at publicworks@meridenct.gov.

MS4 Annual Report

The attached annual report documents the City of Meriden’s efforts to comply with the conditions of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) General Permit to the maximum extent practicable (MEP) from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. 

Important Departmental Information

 

Mission Statement

To provide the City of Meriden with cost-effective infrastructure and equipment management, environmental stewardship and a safe and effective transportation network.

Vision

  • To be an industry leader and model of a professional, capable and nationally certifies public works agency. 
  • To continually provide services to our community, businesses, visitors and other agencies with professionalism and pride.

Values

Public Works employees re expected to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner when interacting with the public, other departments or other City employees. The culture of the department is one of that fosters respect, inclusion, professionalism and demonstrated excellence.

 Please click HERE to view the Public Works and Engineering Organizational Chart.

 

Public Works and Engineering Core Functions 

USEFUL CONTACTS

 

Non-Emergency Public Works issues should be reported by CLICKING HERE or on the Request for Service link found on the homepage of the City website.

 

Tree Troubles?

  • Request for removal/leaning trees located within the City's Right of Way - Parks Dept. 203-630-4259
  • Downed trees/limbs  - Public Works 203-630-4018
  • All emergency tree issues need live-wire verification from Eversource

 

Issues With Gas or Electric Service?

  • Gas and Electric Emergencies call 911
  • Eversource Gas - Non-Emergency - 800-989-0900
  • Eversource Electric - Non Emergency - 800-286-2000

 

State Roads (NOT maintained by City of Meriden)

The roads listed below are maintained by the Connecticut Department of Transportation. 
Call  203-238-6240 for issues regarding these roads.

Broad Street / North Broad Street / South Broad St

US 5

North Broad Street north of Wilbur Cross Parkway

US 5/CT15

Main Street, South Meriden
( Between New Cheshire Road & Hanover Road)

CT 70

Hanover Avenue between Old Colony Road &
New Hanover Avenue

CT 70

River Road

CT 70

Chamberlain Highway

CT 71

West Main Street between Cook Ave and
Chamberlain Hwy.

CT 71

Old Colony Road / Cook Ave

CT 71

 East Main Street - Middlefield town line to +/-400 FT west

 

 

City Parking Lots Available During Parking Bans

When a parking ban has been declared, the City provides off street parking at:

  • Columbus Park (Lewis Ave)
  • Washington Park (Liberty St.)
  • Ceppa Field (Gale Ave)
  • North End Field (Britannia St)
  • City Park (Park Ave/Bunker Ave/Warren St)
  • Municipal Lot (Catlin St at Miller Street)
  • Municipal Lot (East Main St at St Casimir Drive)
  • 79 Miller St (across from Library)
  • Corner of Orange St and Cook Ave.

 

State of CT Commuter Lots in Meriden are located at:

Lewis Ave @ Route I-691 (Exit 6)   

Bee St @ I-91 / East Main St.