2026 Pavement Preservation & Reconstruction Projects
Contact
City Engineering
Phone
(231) 922-4468
Project Timeline
2025 & 2026
2026 Pavement Preservation and Reconstruction Projects
Each year, the Department of Public Services' Streets and Asset Management Divisions, along with Department of Municipal Utilities, review potential streets for preservation and reconstruction based on their condition, utility replacement needs, and other factors. The City utilized Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating (PASER) software to assess street conditions, with ratings ranging from 1 (very poor) to 10 (excellent).
2026 Road Reconstruction Projects
The City identified streets for reconstruction and repair for the 2026 construction season, evaluating their PASER ratings and necessary utility improvements. Additionally, some of these streets were part of the City's Mobility Action Plan, meaning they could see enhancements beyond basic resurfacing as part of the “Proposed Vision Bike Network.”
Monroe Street
This major project will rebuild Monroe Street from Front Street to Bay Street, replacing the existing roadway and introducing enhancements for traffic flow, pedestrian access, and stormwater management. Design features include pedestrian bump-outs at intersections, enhanced sidewalks, and updated utility systems for water and sanitary sewer service. The project is planned for spring through fall 2026, improving safety and accessibility for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.
The proposed contract supports critical pavement, reconstruction, and mobility enhancements planned for 2026 as part of the City’s ongoing investment in neighborhood streets and infrastructure. These improvements continue efforts from the City’s pavement preservation and reconstruction program, which aims to maintain safe, accessible roads while extending the life of the street network through strategic upgrades and maintenance.
2026 Pavement Preservation - Mill & Overlay
Under Consideration for approval March 23, 2026
The 2026 project includes pavement improvements on the following:
- Oak Street (Seventh Street to Thirteenth Street)
- Seventh Street (Elmwood Avenue to Division Street)
- Elmwood Avenue (Eleventh Street to West Front Street)
The work will involve milling the existing asphalt surface and applying a new overlay, a cost-effective preservation technique that improves ride quality, extends pavement life, and helps reduce the need for more costly full street reconstruction in the future.
The streets included in this year’s project will be repainted in their current configuration following construction. Future bicycle facility improvements will be evaluated once the Complete Streets Advisory Committee is formally established and begins prioritizing potential enhancements across the City.
Construction is anticipated to occur during the summer of 2026. Residents and visitors can expect temporary traffic impacts, including detours and lane closures, while work is underway. Additional details and project timelines will be communicated prior to construction.
2026 Cape Seal
As part of a cost-effective maintenance strategy, the City plans to apply cape seal treatment to several local streets. This previously used technique can extend the life of pavement by 7 to 10 years. Cape sealing is a two-step road preservation process that involves applying a chip seal followed by a slurry seal or micro-surfacing. This method helps extend the life of the roadway by sealing minor cracks, improving surface quality, and providing a renewed
street experience without a full reconstruction.
Project Scope
Pavement Asset Management Plan
The development of a Pavement Asset Management Plan is currently underway to better guide pavement preservation efforts over the next five years. The plan is intended to be completed in 2026 and presented to the City Commission for future adoption.
Complete Streets Policy
In late 2025, the Complete Streets Policy was adopted, establishing a framework to create safer, more connected, and more equitable streets for all users by prioritizing accessibility, sustainability, and non-motorized and public transportation across projects city-wide.
Funding
2026 Road Reconstruction Project
$
The project is being funded by a FY 24-25 fund balance to cover authorized expenditures of funds in the Capital Streets, Water, Sewer, and Traffic Calming funds.
2026 Mill & Overlay Project
$1,319,475.75, which includes a 10% contingency.
Funding for the project is allocated through the Street Capital Fund.
2026 Cape Sealing Project
$
Funding is allocated through Street Fund and Complete Streets Fund, and also includes striping, signage, and related traffic adjustments.