This content was originally published by the Longmont Observer and is licensed under a Creative Commons license.
The chip seal process does not require the closure of the affected streets, but there will be temporary delays during construction.
In conjunction with the City of Longmont’s Pavement Management Program, crews will apply chip seal treatments to select area roadways starting August 18. Most of the areas selected for chip seal treatment are residential; higher traffic sections include Mountain View Avenue (Airport Road to Hover Street) and 21st Avenue (Hover Street to Francis Street). This program is funded by the City’s three-quarter-cent Street Fund Sales and Use Tax.
Chip sealing work consists of applying asphalt to a road surface followed by a layer of chips that essentially create a new surface on top of the road. During construction there may be instances where motorists will encounter loose chip material. Please drive slowly and cautiously during this interim phase. The day following the chip application, a sealant designed to help the chips adhere to the road will be applied. This work is followed by roadway striping operations.
The chip seal process does not require closure of the affected streets, but there will be temporary delays during construction. Please note that access to residences and businesses will remain open.
Chip sealing operations are part of the City’s Pavement Management Program. The process is intended to extend the lifespan of the roadway and postpone larger reconstruction efforts that would require more expensive work and longer travel restrictions.
While the City of Longmont strives to complete all projects on-time, work is weather dependent and there may be delays due to rain or other unfavorable working conditions.
For more information, including a 2017 Chip Seal street list, visit LongmontColorado.gov/PMP or call (303) 774-4446.
This is a news release issued by the City of Longmont to the Longmont Observer and is published as a public service.
