Pavement Milling and Overlay

Pavement milling is used to remove the existing asphalt before repaving. Removing the existing asphalt provides a fresh surface for the new pavement overlay by removing existing distresses. There may be some uneven surfaces in the street after the contractor performs milling operations. However, this will be resolved with the emergence of a new asphalt surface.

Mill and overlay is often used to maintain the same asphalt elevations, which limit impacts to curb and gutter, driveways, utilities, and storm drainage facilities. Roads that have had years of overlay with no milling will receive mill and overlay treatment to regain the original asphalt elevations.

Pavement Overlay

Overlay provides a new layer of asphalt surface on the street without the milling process to protect the underlying road structure and improve the quality of the ride. Prior to overlaying, a tar-like tack coat material is applied. This tar-like material seeps into the cracks of the underlying pavement, sealing the existing pavement and helping in bonding the new surface course.

Utility Adjustments

Adjustments to water & gas valve boxes and manholes may be necessary prior to performing the resurfacing operations on a project. These adjustments are normally fairly simply and take only a matter of hours. More complex adjustments can take up to several days to complete. The adjustment can normally be accomplished without interruption of service to the property owners. However, If a situation arises that requires us to temporarily interrupt water, sewer or gas service, we will provide proper notifications to the property owners.

Patching

Patching may be utilized as a standalone repair or in conjunction with resurfacing or other surface treatments. Patching isolated areas on otherwise healthy streets gives us the opportunity to correct problems before they cause further damage to the street. Patching a small area on a street can eliminate severe cracking or a pothole and bring the street up to a higher standard. Patching is a great way to extend the life of the entire street and reduce the need for costly resurfacing in the near future. Furthermore, patching may be used in conjunction with resurfacing or other surface treatments so that underlying problems do not cause damage and reappear after resurfacing or other surface treatments have been applied.

Concrete Repairs

Concrete repairs are performed before repaving is scheduled to begin. These repairs include fixing  damaged curb and gutter and upgrading curb ramps to the newest accessibility standards. Curb and gutter that   is cracked or settled to where it is holding water may be marked for removal and replacement.

The Street Improvements Project is also one of the main ways we meet ADA compliance. Curb ramps upgraded to the newest standards help make our sidewalk network accessible for all users.

Rejuvenator

Rejuvenator is a penetrating sealer that simply replaces the vital ingredients that have been lost from the asphalt over time due to exposure to the suns UV rays and wet weather. This application can extend the life expectancy of roads. Extending the life of the roadway helps reduce future costs and tax dollars needed for paving.

When applied on newer pavements as a preventative measure, this product helps to protect the asphalt from damage due to exposure to the elements. Without timely preventive maintenance, an asphalt road will deteriorate faster than necessary.

The maintenance treatment being provided on your street will help the City of Lexington protect one of its largest assets and give you a road that will provide years of additional service.