St. Helena To Begin Construction On Pavement Restoration Project

Press release from the City of St. Helena:

ST. HELENA, CA — City of St. Helena Public Works Department is making final preparations to begin the 2022 Pavement Restoration Project. Construction activities are anticipated to begin in early October and continue into the fall, weather permitting.

The work will consist of pavement grinding, asphalt concrete overlay, microsurfacing, crosswalk and traffic striping and curb ramp replacements. The work will be performed throughout the City, specifically in the areas of College Ave, Pope St, Voorhees Cir, Valley View St, Stockton St, Railroad Ave, Library Ln, June Ln, Chiles Ave, Tainter St, and Oak Ave. Detailed project plans can be viewed on the City’s website at: https://www.cityofsthelena.org...

The contractor will notify any affected area residents one week prior to the scheduled construction activities. The City will provide schedule updates and staff is available anytime for questions or detailed coordination. Please note that traffic control measures will be in effect, and there will be periods of restricted access to roads and driveways. Construction activities will occur between the hours of 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.

This project is being funded with local Measure T and state SB1 funds. For more information on Measure T projects countywide, please visit the Measure T website at https://www.nvta.ca.gov/measure-t. It should be noted that this work is part of the City’s ongoing effort to maintain and repair city streets. At the current funding level of approximately $1.2 million per year, the City should be able to stay at the 50% Pavement Condition Index (PCI). If an 80% PCI is desired, it will take an investment of approximately $2.2 million (a $1 million in annual increase) to get there in 6 years. Achieving better roads will also require additional funding for staffing in order to ensure the City is able to develop plans, oversee construction activity, and maintain repaired roadways.

Please contact City staff directly anytime at (707) 204 – 9084 if you have any questions, concerns, coordination needs or to find out more detailed information regarding this project or the City’s current pavement management plan.

This press release was produced by the the City of St. Helena. The views expressed here are the author's own.