This month kicks off the City of Greenville’s annual road resurfacing program, which plans to resurface 11 miles of roadway by the end of the year. Here’s the street scoop.
Wait, what is resurfacing exactly?
Every year, the City resurfaces select roads that are beyond the point of maintenance + minor repair. The resurfacing process usually includes a combination of full depth patching, milling, and asphalt overlays.
Where
The project will resurface 2.3 miles of city-owned streets + 8.7 miles of SCDOT-owned streets including:
- Old Augusta Road (Augusta Street-Shemwood Lane)
- Potomac Avenue (Augusta Street-Prosperity Avenue)
- Cleveland Street (Southland Avenue-East Faris Road)
- McAlister Road (Frederick Street-East Faris Road)
- Legrand Boulevard (Parkins Mill Road-McAlister Road)
- Celand Street (Ackley Road-Maco Terrace)
But that’s not all. Head over to The City of Greenville’s website to see which streets are scheduled for later this year.
When
The resurfacing project kicks off in mid-March with a quick curb ramp replacement for any ramps that do not meet accessibility requirements. After that, the paving process is a go in early-to-mid April. When it’s your street’s turn to be resurfaced, a tentative schedule will be posted on the City’s website.
In the meantime, stay keen for signage, which is usually posted 48 hours before work begins.
Closures + parking information
Expect lane closures + prohibited parking during construction hours, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.
Residents are also advised to turn off sprinklers + avoid putting yard waste on the curb during paving processes.
Funding
The City will contribute approximately $500,000 from the General Fund + $3 million from the Neighborhood Infrastructure Bond (NIB). The Municipal Match Resurfacing Program will match the combined funds for a total of $6 million.
Don’t sweat about tax dollars. The NIB’s 2021-2022 budget allows for significant street repairs without a tax increase.
What other streets need some love? Let us know.
