Keep Us Moving - River Road Area Preservation Projects

Week of July 26, 2010
Lake Drive - Placement of shoulder rock from Howard to Horn.

Park Ave. & N Park - Manhole adjustments, driveway paving, and placing shoulder rock from River Road & Maxwell Road to NW Expressway.

River Loop #1 - Manhole adjustments and driveway paving from River Road to East Beacon Drive.

River Loop #2 - Manhole adjustments and driveway paving from River Road to River Loop #1.

This Website will be updated as that information becomes available. Also visit Lane County Public Works' project page.

More Information on the Projects
The pavement preservation projects this year consist of a combination of slurry seals and asphalt overlays. There are no chip seals this year. Access will be limited at times while crews work and materials cure. Bicycle and pedestrian access will also be limited. We are also concerned about the safety of children and pets that may get close to machinery or come into contact with hot oil materials.

2010 Asphalt Overlays (July to September 2010)
(Approx. $1,200,000)
Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), or Federal Stimulus Bill, Lane County has been awarded funds for overlays of N. Park Avenue, Lake Drive, Park Avenue, River Loop #1, and River Loop #2 in the summer of 2010. These projects will be standard 2-inch asphalt concrete overlays performed by a contractor.

Starting around July, contractor crews will be in the area. Work will occur between 7:00 a.m. and approximately 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Slurry Seals: Mid-July to Mid-August 2010
(Approx. $200,000)
A slurry seal is typically applied to less travelled residential roads.

The map included to the right shows the slurry seal projects planned for 2010 as heavy dashed lines.

The slurry seals will be applied by a contractor who will be responsible for informing the public of road closures or limited access. We will work with the contractor to ensure that resident’s needs are met and communication of construction schedules is timely.

Future Projects: Summer 2011
In 2011, we will be continuing to treat roads with slurry seals in the area north of Beltline. The pavement overlay of Cornwall Avenue is also being planned.

Why is the county treating roads that appear to be in good shape?
A small investment in surface treatments now will prevent more costly complete rebuilds later. The treatments we are using are part of our preventative maintenance program designed to efficiently extend the life of existing pavement surfaces. By the time you see severe cracking and potholes, it is too late for these treatments and more costly heavy maintenance is required like dig outs, overlays, or reconstruction. If we can apply these cost-effective treatments at the right time, a pavement's life-cycle can be extended another 5 to 7 years. This practice represents a wise use of the public's money.