Alder St. Milling & Paving Project Begins June 16

Location:  W. Alder St. from N. Orange St. to McCormick St.

Description:  Street Maintenance crews mill out old, damaged pavement and will apply new asphalt.

Project Dates:  Milling will begin June 16 and is expected to be completed June 20. Due to the limited availability of asphalt, repaving will be delayed until the week of July 5 and should take one or two days to complete. These dates are subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances.

Parking will not be allowed on either side of the street during work hours (7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday) while construction is taking place. Please watch for flaggers and other traffic control. Use caution when driving or bicycling through the area.

Project updates will be posted at www.ci.missoula.mt.us/2681/Street-Maintenance-Projects if necessary.

Benefits:   Pavement projects such as this help to preserve the street by fixing damaged areas that allow water to seep into and under the asphalt. Water damages the street, especially in the winter when the water goes through freeze and thaw phases, by breaking up the asphalt, resulting in potholes and cracks.

Contact:  Brian Hensel, Public Works & Mobility Department Deputy Director—Streets, 406-240-2742 or henselb@ci.missoula.mt.us