PAVING FOR PROGRESS
Treatment Methods The Paving for Progress program lays out a strategy that outlines the best treatment method for our roads. This combines preventative maintenance (addressing problems before they get worse), rehabilitation (resurfacing, but not doing a “deep dive”), and complete reconstruction (starting fresh from the bottom up). There is a cost benefit of performing work early rather than when the street is worse and repairs are more costly. The City’s strategy has included a little of everything — completely replacing some streets, while doing preventative maintenance on others. On these pages, learn more about the various treatment types, their uses and costs.
Spending $1 on preservation here
Original Pavement
EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR VERY POOR FAILED
$
YEARS:
1
5
10
15
6 - $10
20
prevents or delays spending $6-$10 on reconstruction here
Maintenance This treatment saves money in the long run by extending the life of the road, while also enhancing pavement quality. Waiting to address roads until they are completely deteriorated is five to ten times more costly, and takes investment away from roads whose life could be extended with maintenance. Not all roads are good candidates for this type of treatment, but for some, it can add 20 or more years to the life of the street.
Preventative maintenance at a glance: Less impactful to residents Less costly Less time intensive Surface-treatment only Underground utilities not replaced Long-term cost savings (spending $1 on maintenance eliminates or delays spending $6 - $10 in total street replacement)
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Examples: Bowling Street SW 3rd Avenue SE (5th to 19th) Adirondack Drive NE Asphalt Sealing (Multiple Locations)
Average Cost:
$85,000/MILE OUR CR
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AUGUST 2021
3rd Avenue SE (5th - 19th)
