Photo Feature: Public Works improves Old Pond Road

Flatten the Washboard

Old Pond Road no longer feels like driving on a wavy washboard.

The South Fayette Township Public Works Department evened out the surface in September using micro-milling, the process of shaving off 1 inch or less of asphalt.

In partnership with Swank Construction Company of South Fayette, crews micro-milled a 1,200-foot section of the road, which leads to Abele Business Park.

The result is a smoother, more comfortable ride, with fewer icy patches expected this winter. Old Pond Road likely will be paved next year.

Alan Desmet of Public Works drives a dump truck, left, to catch loose millings as Barry Miller directs the vehicle. The milling machine, at back, is operated by an employee of Swank Construction Company of South Fayette.

Leveling the surface of Old Pond Road results in a smoother ride to and from Abele Business Park.

Operating a street sweeper, Dale Kirkpatrick vacuums debris and sprinkles water to reduce dust.

John Selva walks behind the milling machine and sweeps asphalt shavings with a broom.

—Photos and text by Andrea Iglar