2025 Pavement Preservation Projects Begin July 8 in North Richland

The City of Richland will begin its 2025 Pavement Preservation Projects on Tuesday, July 8, with work expected to continue through Thursday, July 17. This year’s efforts will focus on residential streets in the north Richland area and include both Slurry Seal and Microsurfacing treatments.
These surface treatments are part of Richland’s ongoing commitment to maintaining safe and efficient roadways. They serve as proactive maintenance methods that help extend the life of existing pavement while providing a fresh new surface.

• Slurry Seal is a blend of fine aggregate and emulsified asphalt, ideal for low-traffic residential roads.
• Microsurfacing is a more robust treatment consisting of polymer-modified asphalt emulsion, aggregate, mineral filler, and additives designed to set quickly.

Both methods are cost-effective and environmentally responsible, typically adding five to ten years of life to the road while sealing it from the damaging effects of water and UV rays.
Residents should be aware of temporary traffic impacts:

• Slurry Seal usually requires a full-day road closure.
• Microsurfacing generally involves partial lane closures.

Advance notice will be provided by the City's contractors — Doolittle Construction, LLC (Microsurfacing) and VSS International, Inc. (Slurry Seal). “No Parking” signs will be posted in affected areas a few days prior to work beginning.
To help ensure the success of these treatments and to prevent damage or tracking, residents are asked to follow all posted signage and avoid driving, walking, or biking on treated streets until they are fully reopened.
For more details and a project area map, please visit www.ci.richland.wa.us/ppp.