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National Public Works Week

We are proud to announce the 2022 National Public Works Week theme as “Ready & Resilient.” This National Public Works Week is May 15-21. Within every public works professional lies a superhero, which is represented in our professio...

2022 Drinking Water Quality Report

Water conservation tip of the week

We would like to ask for your increased efforts to limit outdoor water use to help conserve regional water supplies.

TIP OF THE WEEK: Let grass grow longer before cutting it. 

Raise lawn mower blades and protect lawns from heat by letting grass gro...

Updated request - Delay and save

April 28, 2022, update:

We would like to ask for your increased efforts to limit outdoor water use. 

As of April 20, the City is seeing our typical residential winter water usage (~two million gallons/day) double, and usage jumped to five million g...

Know your flood risk

Mile High Flood District (MHFD) helps raise awareness of flood risks as well as helps residents understand their role. To prepare for the flood season, the Flood Hazard Brochure is mailed annually to all property owners whose properties are in or near a h...

New traffic configuration on South Boulder Road

Starting Wednesday, May 11, westbound South Boulder Road traffic will have one through travel lane and one left turn only travel lane. This is a temporary westbound traffic configuration on South Boulder Road at Saratoga and Merlin. Please prepare for del...

Maintaining visibility at intersections

To help protect pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles in our neighborhoods, an unobstructed line of sight at residential intersections is necessary to maintain safety. As we enter the growing season, it’s important for residents to be aware of their respo...

Citywide street sweeping starting May 9

Street sweeping will begin on the east side of Old Town and move to the west side of Old Town, followed by the areas south of Baseline Road, finishing with all streets north of Baseline Road. This work will start on May 9 and takes a few months to complet...

Routine fire hydrant flushing to run through May

The Public Works Department will be flushing fire hydrants from April 18 through mid-May. Hydrant flushing clears out sediment from water lines which helps improve water quality and maintains the municipal water system health. It also supports the City’s ...

Citywide concrete maintenance to begin April 18

Work will begin on April 18 and last approximately 60 days. Residents may notice orange, red, or yellow locate markings in neighborhoods indicating the location of underground utilities which is required by law to mark before work begins. Keene Concrete w...

Free Mulch Giveaway Event April 16 and May 7

Did you ever wonder what happens to the branches the City collects during Spring Cleanup? They’re turned into mulch! 

Lafayette residents can grab mulch during the free Mulch Giveaway event on Saturday, April 16 and May 7, from 9am to 1pm at the S...

City street maintenance to begin April 4

Starting the week of April 4, the City of Lafayette Public Works Department will continue the annual street maintenance capital improvements postponed in 2021 due to material shortages. Work is anticipated to last for approximately two months, but may be ...

Tier 2 water regulation violation notification | Notificación de infracción

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You received a letter this week informing you of a violation. This is not a boil water notice and does not require you to take any action.  All...Read on...

S. Boulder Road Multimodal Improvement Project

S. Boulder Road Multimodal Improvement Project

Roadway improvements for drivers, pedestrians, and bikers along S. Boulder Road began in March. 

On Sept. 8, traffic on 120th Street, south of the intersection at S. Boulder Road, has been reduced to a...