Public streets in the Town of Amherst are maintained by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). This includes road design, entrance permits, street sweeping, pothole patching, sidewalk installation and traffic sign and stoplight maintenance. Call 946-7631 for service.
Per Secton 14-3 of the Town Code, property owners are responsible for clearing the snow from the sidewalks in front of their property. VDOT is responsible for clearing the snow from the public streets in the Town of Amherst. Call 946-7631 if you have questions about this service.