Annual Street Repair & Resurfacing Project Commences

Published on June 10, 2019

PRESS RELEASE

June 10, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Trung Nguyen, Public Works Department

510-747-7900

Annual Street Repair & Resurfacing Project Commences

The City’s annual street repair and resurfacing project will begin mid-June and is estimated to be completed by late October. Construction work hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The repair will take place in several phases, and not all on the same day. Construction will take place in the following order: curb and gutter will be removed and replaced in a few places, areas of poor pavement will be patched, the edges of the street will be ground down, cracks will be filled, the street will be paved, and any traffic markings will be replaced. During construction, motorists will experience minor disruptions in traffic, temporary loss of parking spaces, temporary restricted street access, as well as an increase in noise and dust levels. Bus stop access will be maintained throughout the project. 

Two types of repair work will be done, asphalt concrete overlay and crack seal. Asphalt concrete overlay is a mixture of asphalt cement (tar), gravel, and sand that is spread with a paving machine and compacted with rollers. For streets that require an overlay, the contractor will make best efforts to maintain one lane of traffic available in each direction. However, site conditions may require that only one lane is available for both directions. In this case, flag persons will be used to control traffic and delays will occur. It is possible that on-street parking will be removed for up to one week during construction hours. The City is scheduled to overlay 13 streets throughout the City. The following streets have been identified for asphalt concrete overlay work:

Crack sealing is a preventative measure to prolong the life of the road. A specific type of sealant is used to seal cracks and helps prevent moisture from finding its way into the pavement. The following streets have been identified for crack sealing:

The contractor will post ‘No Parking’ signs 72 hours in advance of the planned work to inform residents regarding construction dates and parking restrictions.

Finally, additional red curb may be painted at intersections along Broadway, Grand Street, Park Street, and Santa Clara Avenue. The City Council has directed staff to prioritize safety at all intersections along all collector and arterial streets by prohibiting parking in the vicinity of intersection. This “daylighting” of the intersection will improve visibility for pedestrians and vehicles and has been shown to improve safety.

The City appreciates your cooperation and patience, and apologizes for any inconvenience this project may cause. Questions or information about the project should be directed to Trung Nguyen at 510-747-7900. The project is primarily funded by Alameda County Measure’s B and BB, Vehicle Registration Fund, and SB 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. 

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