Upgrading Our Infrastructure: Pavement Management Program

Published on January 25, 2024

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Upgrading Our Infrastructure: Pavement Management Program 
Written by Mary Sheets, City Engineer 

Regular road maintenance and repair helps to ensure the safety of all road users. Preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance are all part of a comprehensive asphalt pavement maintenance program. Proactively planning preventive maintenance is the best way to prevent costly corrective or emergency maintenance.  

Did you know Dunedin’s roadway network consists of approximately 127 lane miles? And each year the City budgets for roadway resurfacing – known as the annual Pavement Management Program. This year that budget was 1.2 million dollars. 

Road repair and road maintenance fall under two groups within the City. Public Works manages minor repairs, which includes fixing potholes, minor drainage repairs and minor resurfacing.  Engineering is responsible for any major roadway resurfacing which includes curb and gutter, crosswalks and minor drainage improvement.

Prioritizing Resurfacing 

To prioritize which roadways will receive resurfacing first, a pavement management system is used to help determine roads with the greatest deficiencies. This system uses inspection data and a pavement condition rating describing a pavement's condition. The system recommends which roadways should be resurfaced first based on the available budget. Engineering staff uses this recommendation and reviews deficient areas in the field. Field inspections also provide staff the ability to review any curb and gutter and minor drainage that needs to be repaired as part of the resurfacing project. Seven locations were identified and became part of the 2024 Pavement Management Program. 

The Project  

The 2024 paving locations consist of: 

  • Area 1 
    • Franklin Way from Keene Road to Chablis Court
    • Brandy Wine Way from Patriot Place to Concord Drive
    • Patriot Place
    • Kirk Court
    • Carol Ann Place
    • Wineyard Court
    • Chablis Court
    • Franklin Way
    • Concord Drive East
    • Concord Drive West
  • Area 2
    • Kirkland Circle
    • McCleod Terrace from Lothian Lane to Kirkland Circle
    • Lothian Lane
  • Area 3
    • Locklie Street from Edgewater Drive to Broadway Street
    • Beltrees Street from Edgewater Drive to west of Douglas Avenue
    • Broadway Street from Beltrees Street to south of Lyndhurst Street
  • Area 4
    • Beltrees Street from Douglas Avenue to MilwaukeeAvenue
  • Area 5
    • Palm Blvd from Edythe Place to west of Bayshore Boulevard
  • Area 6
    • Patricia Avenue from Angle Road to Main Street
  • Area 7
    • Pinehurst Road from North Lotus Drive to Ohio Avenue
    • San Christopher Drive from Lady Marion Lane to west of Scotchwood Glen

Project Details for Residents

Residents undergoing street milling and paving can anticipate a temporary transformation in their neighborhood. The process involves removing old asphalt through milling, followed by the placement and compaction of new asphalt. Expect some noise, vibrations, and temporary restrictions in access and traffic flow. Additionally, there may be dust and a faint asphalt odor during the operation. Local guidelines and notices should be followed to navigate these temporary inconveniences smoothly. The result will be a freshly paved street contributing to improved road quality.

The Importance of Infrastructure Renewal  

Projects like these are crucial in maintaining the integrity of our infrastructure system, but more importantly they ensure the continued health and wellbeing of our community. The 2024 Pavement Management Program is expected to kick off in the Spring. Stay tuned for updates as we work to enhance our community's foundation.

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