How does the city maintain and repair streets each year?
Annual Street Maintenance Program
Overview:
The Annual Street Maintenance Program helps keep city streets safe, smooth, and long-lasting through regular repairs and protective treatments.
The Annual Street Maintenance Program is how the City takes care of its roads each year. Instead of waiting for streets to become badly damaged, crews fix and protect them early. This helps streets last longer and keeps driving safer for everyone.
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The program focuses on maintaining streets before major repairs are needed
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Crews work in different areas of the city throughout the year
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Drivers may experience short delays or temporary changes in traffic patterns
One of the main methods used is Hot-in-Place Recycling (HIPR). This is a way to repave streets by reusing the existing asphalt.
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Crews prepare the road, which may include milling along the edges
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Machines heat, remove, and grind the old asphalt
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The material is mixed with new asphalt and placed back on the road
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The surface is rolled smooth to create a new driving area
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Damaged sections may be repaired before this process begins
Another method used is High-Performance Pavement Sealing (HPPS), which protects the surface of the road.
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A liquid asphalt sealant is sprayed onto the roadway in two coats
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The seal helps protect against sunlight, water, and traffic wear
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It slows down cracking and helps the pavement last longer
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Streets may be temporarily closed so the sealant can dry properly
During maintenance work, safety is a top priority.
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Streets usually remain open during repaving, but delays are possible
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Sealant work may require short-term closures
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Traffic cones, signs, and workers help guide drivers safely
Visit the Annual Street Maintenance Program webpage for more information.
Additional Resources:
Project updates: ClearGov CIP map