Street Maintenance Projects

The Town currently maintains over 259 miles of streets on the Town's
transportation system, and performs a Pavement Condition Survey every three
years to prioritize future street resurfacing contracts. Please check out the
Peak Pavement Management
App
for an interactive view of the Town's 2023 Pavement Condition Survey and to
see ongoing street maintenance work. Click on any Town street to see the
Pavement Condition Index (PCI) score and latest treatment type/date.

Asphalt Rejuvenator

Asphalt rejuvenators is a surface treatment that involves application of a
chemical (Reclamite) that penetrates the asphalt well below the surface and
revitalizes and restores components of the asphalt lost during production and
the natural aging process. Asphalt rejuvenation is a very low cost treatment
generally used on streets that are in very good condition with low distress
and can extend pavement life by 5-7 years. Asphalt rejuvenator applications
can be done very quickly (<1 hour per treatment) and require minimal
disruption to the traveling
public.

Street Resurfacing

Asphalt resurfacing involves removal and replacement of the top layer of
pavement to restore its condition and extend its life. Resurfacing is
typically planned on streets that are in fair to poor condition with high
cracking that cannot be addressed through pavement preservation methods. The
top 1.25" of asphalt is removed and any areas of higher fatigue/cracking are
removed and patched to deeper depths. Following patching, a new 1.25" asphalt
"overlay" is installed to provide a new top layer of the pavement structure.

Asphalt resurfacing is more intensive and may last weeks or months in each
neighborhood. In accordance with federal regulations, any streets resurfaced
are also required to include upgrades to all curb ramps to current standards.
This may require several phases of work, including removal/replacement of
concrete curb and gutter at intersections, and milling/wedging of the pavement
to bring crosswalks into compliance prior to the asphalt overlay being
installed.

Staff Contact:
Adam Stephenson, Transportation Engineering Manager | Email | Phone: (919) 249-3417

What to Expect

If your neighborhood is part of the current year’s resurfacing schedule, you
will receive advance notice prior to the start of work. The resurfacing
project typically takes several weeks from start to finish, and is completed
in four phases. Work is performed Monday - Friday, 8 am – 5 pm (some weekend
work may be needed). Vehicles should not be parked on the street during these
hours. If necessary, vehicles will be moved (typically within the
neighborhood) to allow the contractor to complete the work.

Please note: Depending on the exact scope of work involved, you can expect
to see days without active work between each phase due to contractor /
subcontractor scheduling, or inclement weather.

Phase 1: Curb Ramp Reconstruction & Concrete Work

During the first phase of work, all curb ramps and some areas of sidewalk near
the ramps are reconstructed. Per the Town’s 2022 ADA Transition
Plan and in accordance with
guidance from the US Department of Justice and Federal Highway Administration,
all streets being resurfaced shall include removal / replacement of any curb
ramps not meeting current standards with current Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) and Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG).

Please note: Property owners should flag any irrigation sprinkler heads /
lines. that are located near or next to existing curb ramps. While the
contractor will work carefully to avoid irrigation heads / lines, any impacts
to private irrigation inside public right of way are not subject to
replacement by the Town (ref: Sec
18-25
of Town of Apex Code of Ordinances). The contractor will return at a later
date to place grass seed and straw over the affected area, where appropriate.

Phase 2: Asphalt Milling & Repairs **

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A portion of the existing surface layer asphalt is removed, and the remaining
pavement is inspected. Any areas of concern below the surface layer are
identified and repaired during this phase.

Phase 3: Asphalt Surface Paving

After repairs are completed, new asphalt is applied. For the best results,
paving is completed in a particular order. Work typically begins on cul-de-
sacs and side streets first, then primary neighborhood streets towards the
main entrances. This order of operations helps to minimize damage of new
asphalt by reducing the volume of heavy equipment and dump truck traffic as
each street is completed.

Please note: Vehicular traffic may resume on new asphalt almost
immediately following installation. See below for more information about
driving in your neighborhood during this phase.

Phase 4: Pavement Marking

Street markings are reapplied where appropriate. This includes crosswalk
markings, and any markings on speed bumps. This work must wait 2-4 weeks to
ensure the surface is free of excess oils and asphalt emulsions, so that the
thermoplastic striping can adhere properly. This delay also prevents the
tracking of asphalt over the surface of new pavement striping.

During the Project

• You will have access to your driveway at all times.
• Solid waste collection and postal delivery services will not be interrupted by this work.
• Please do not park along the street while the project is underway.
• Please observe all signs and flaggers.
• Drive slowly (5 miles per hour) if you enter a freshly paved area.
• Please keep all yard waste off of the street. During this work, place yard waste on the edge of your lawn.
• Tire tread markings left by vehicles that drive over freshly paved areas generally wear off within a few weeks.
• Contractor will clean up streets once work is complete.

Recently Completed Resurfacing Projects

2025 Street Resurfacing Contract

Waterford Green subdivision, Brookfield subdivision, Hunter Street (W Williams
St. to N. Salem St.), Perry Farms 1&2, Perry Village, Winslowe subdivisions,
Kelly Glen subdivision, Haddon Hall-East (including Charlion Downs Ln and
streets east to N Salem St)

2025 Asphalt Rejuvenation Contract

Crocketts Ridge, Kelly West & Greenbrier, Homestead Park, Brittany Trace &
Surrey Meadows, Sugarland Run & Justice Heights, Beckett Crossing 2 & Carriage
Downs, Walden Creek, Walden Creek/Woods, Walden Woods, Charleston Village,
Montclair

2025 Microsurfacing Contract

Olive St, E Moore St, S Mason St, S Ellington St, N Hughes St, S Tunstall Ave,
E Chatham St, N Tunstall Ave, Culvert St, N Ellington St, Wrenn St, N Elm St,
George Pl, Bryn Mawr Ct, Briarcliff St, Avery Le Cir, Waddell Ct, S Hughes St,
S Elm St, Center Park Way, Keith St, Lake Meadow Dr, Center Heights Ct

2024 Resurfacing Contract

Amherst and Scott's Mill.

2022 Resurfacing Contract

Abbington, Cameron Park, Carriage Downs.

2021 Resurfacing Contract

Brittany Trace, Charleston Village, Dogwood Ridge, Greenbrier, Homestead Park,
Hunter Valley, Justice Heights, Kelly West, Meadows at Walden Creek,
Montclair, Pearson Farms, Perry Farms, Salem Woods, St James Village,
Sugarland Run, Surrey Meadows, Sutton Place, Walden Creek, Woods at Walden
Creek