Street Work to Begin October 3, 2017

Street Work to Begin October 3, 2017

Weather permitting, work on the Asphalt Rejuvenation Project is scheduled to begin Tuesday, October 3, 2017. This work is part of the City’s ongoing street maintenance program, funded with the new sales tax recently approved for street improvements. Work will include the application of a rejuvenating agent to recently-paved streets to extend the life of the streets, and to reduce the length of time they will require major maintenance in the future. Please refer to the attached map of affected areas.

Due to the nature of the work, changes to traffic patterns and traffic delays are expected. Traffic control will be in place to allow traffic to use all the streets in the area of construction, however, traffic will be slowed due to lane closures. Side streets will be temporarily closed as the pavement operation moves through these intersections. Traffic is not expected to be kept from any street for more than four to five hours. Typically the streets will be opened one to two hours after application of the asphalt rejuvenator. Door hangers will be left at residences/businesses a day or two in advance of work in their area.

All work is anticipated to be completed by December 1. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes when possible, to use extreme caution when traveling in the area of construction, and be aware of workers in the work zone.

The City of Pittsburg is requesting residents/businesses to prevent operating lawn sprinklers the night before or day of treatment to prevent damage to the pavement and possible liability. The City is also requesting that all children and pets be kept away from the street as the liquid asphalt will stick to shoes and tires and is difficult to remove.

The City of Pittsburg appreciates the patience of motorists and residents while this work is being performed. Please contact the City of Pittsburg Public Works Department at (620) 231-4100 with questions regarding this project.