Council Approves Contract for Asphalt Enhancement Program

TYLER — The Tyler City Council has approved a contract for $3,171,239.98 with Reynolds & Kay to execute the 2017 Asphalt Enhancement Program. According to a news release, the City of Tyler Engineering Department and Streets Department completed a visual inspection of all streets within the city limits with the lowest Pavement Condition Index (PCI) ratings. The PCI is a number calculated by a pavement management software program; the higher the number, the better the condition of the street. Numbers range from 0 to 100, with 100 indicating a new or newly overlaid street. In January, Dynatest North America, Inc. began the process of evaluating streets in Tyler with lower PCIs. City officials say a complete analysis of those updated PCIs will be available later this year.

Streets needing to be overlaid were identified and will be included in this year’s asphalt enhancement program. This project will also include edge milling on all streets with curb and gutter. Additions to this year’s program include long and short line striping for the Traffic Department and pavement repair for a waterline replacement within the project limits. The estimated length for this year’s base bid is 26 lane miles. “Programs like the Asphalt Enhancement Program ensure that Tyler’s roads are well-maintained, creating a smoother ride for our citizens,” said City Engineer Carter Delleney as quoted in the news release.

City officials say construction will begin this spring and should be completed in 160 calendar days. This program is funded through the Half Cent Sales Tax. Visit http://www.TylerPublicWorks.com for more information on the Asphalt Enhancement Program and other Capital Improvement Projects within the city.