Excavation & Repairs

Excavations

Excavations in the City require an Excavation Permit from the Engineering Department.

Please follow these instructions when applying for a permit:

  • Download, print, and sign the required Excavation Permit
  • Read the Permit Conditions section included with the permit application
  • Include the $1,000 Right of Way Bond and Site Plans with the application 
  • Include Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Return the completed and signed Excavation Permit Application, Right-of-Way Bond, Site Plans and Certificate of Liability Insurance along with the applicable fee. The Fee Schedule can be found on the application form. 
    • Upon notification of the permit approval, The Engineering Department will direct you via email of the payment procedure.
  • Additional information can be found in  Title XV: Chapter 158, beginning with Section 158.033 Street Excavations of the City Code of Ordinances.

Engineering Department
2300 West Main St.
Bldg M / Suite 116
Belleville, IL 62226
Ph: 618-233-6518
Email: engineering@belleville.net

Repairs

Use Report A Concern to report various concerns or to request repairs to city infrastructure, including, but not limited to the following:

  • Damaged curb/sidewalk
  • Intersection visibility
  • Loose/protruding manhole cover
  • Water leaking on roadway

Streetlight Outages

Streetlight outages may be reported to Ameren by calling 1-800-755-5000. Streetlight outages can additionally be reported through the City's Report A Concern form.