Road resurfacing starts soon

ROSEBURG, Ore. – Maintenance to extend the life of about 2.6 miles of southeastern Roseburg streets is set to begin Wednesday, Sept. 3, weather permitting.

The Roseburg Public Works Department asks vehicle owners to be sure to remove their vehicles from street sections scheduled and posted for maintenance to allow crews to complete the work. “No parking” and “road closed” signs will be set out three days before each closure.

The Public Works Department has hired contractors to apply slurry seals on street sections from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, and Thursday, Sept. 4. Weather delays postponed work that was originally scheduled for late August.

Slurry seals combine a thin layer of gravel or “aggregate” with an asphalt emulsifier, and that is applied to a paved surface to help preserve and protect the underlying pavement structure, and provide a new driving surface.

All service providers including waste disposal, the U.S. Post Office, package delivery services, etc., have been notified and given road maintenance schedules so they can work around the schedule. Emergency responders will have complete access even when residents can’t use certain roads, according to Public Works Department staff.

“Public Works appreciates your patience with this project,” said Roseburg Public Works Director Ryan Herinckx. “Applying a slurry seal is a great way to keep good pavement in good condition and prevent expensive repairs in the future.”

Residents who normally park their vehicles on streets scheduled for maintenance must remove those vehicles from the street before work starts so crews can apply the slurry seals. Advance notice will be given to every residence prior to scheduled start dates. Vehicles found on those streets after scheduled start dates will be towed at the owner’s expense.

Here are the street sections scheduled for maintenance:

Wednesday, Sept. 3 (tentative, weather permitting):

• Sanford Avenue: Main Street to Starmer Street

• Booth Avenue: Main Street to Starmer Street

• Kane Street: Sanford Avenue to Eddy Street

• Rice Avenue: Stephens Street to Main Street

• Waite Avenue: Stephens Street to Jackson Street

• Virginia Court: Germond Avenue to dead end

• Kane Street: Germond Avenue to 862 S.E. Kane St.

• Chadwick Street: Lane Avenue south to dead end

• Watson Street: Lane Avenue south to dead end

• Cascade Court: Terrace Drive to dead end

Thursday, Sept. 4 (tentative, weather permitting):

• Gaddis Park: Entire parking lot

• Eddy Street: Sanford Avenue to Kane Street

• Jackson Street: Orcutt Avenue to Rice Avenue

• Magnolia Drive: 1281 to 1381 S.E. Magnolia Drive

• Azalea Street: Magnolia Drive to dead end

• Overlook Avenue: Terrace Drive to Chadwick Street

• Lane Avenue: Parrott Street west to dead end

• Lane Avenue: Sheridan Street to Pine Street

For possible project updates, please follow the City’s social media channels on Facebook and Nextdoor, and visit the Public Works Department’s projects page on the City’s website.

The City appreciates the public’s understanding and patience throughout the project. For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 541-492-6730 or pwd@roseburgor.gov.