FAQs • Brookfield • CivicEngage

Will the City replace my cracked driveway approach?: The Highway Division will repair or replace asphalt driveway approaches only if a culvert is replaced. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to repair or replace any driveway approach that is deteriorating.

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1. When will the City sweep my street?: The Highway Division will start cleaning the main streets usually in March after the threat of snow has passed. Curb and gutter areas will be swept first due to DNR requirements. After these areas, we will complete the remainder of the City.

2. Will the City replace my cracked driveway approach?: The Highway Division will repair or replace asphalt driveway approaches only if a culvert is replaced. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to repair or replace any driveway approach that is deteriorating.

3. The street name sign on my corner is damaged (or missing). Can it be replaced?: The Highway Division will replace missing or damaged street name, regulatory or informational signs within our jurisdiction. Call (262) 782-5029.

4. How do I report that a street light is out?: The City owns decorative street lights (concrete, ornamental poles) in several locations in the City. All lights on wood poles are owned by WE Energies and can be reported to them at this link: http://www.we-energies.com/slo/default.aspx
or call (800)242-9137. You may also contact the City of Brookfield Highway Division at (262) 782-5029 or email us at highway@ci.brookfield.wi.us and we will report it.

5. A traffic signal has a light out. Who do I call?: We maintain the traffic signals at the following locations: Calhoun Road & Civic Drive, Calhoun Road & Gebhardt Road, Calhoun Road & Wisconsin Avenue, Calhoun Road & Burleigh Place, Calhoun Road & Golf Parkway, Lilly Road & Burleigh Road, Lilly Road & Lisbon Road. You may call the City of Brookfield Highway Division at (262) 782-5029 or email us at highway.

6. When will my street be repaved?: The City has a five year plan for repaving streets based on their condition. See map. If your street is not on the map, then it is not scheduled for repaving in the next five years. Paving Map

7. Does the City assess for roadwork?: The City does not typically assess for roadwork. Generally the City uses general taxes to repair, resurface or reconstruct roadways. Certain elements of road improvements in commercial or industrial areas have been assessed on rare occasions.