City of Richland - 2024 Pavement Preservation Project Targets South-Central Richland

This year’s Slurry Seal pavement preservation project begins on Monday, June 17, and will last through July 10. The project targets the south end of central Richland, between Aaron Drive and Van Giesen Street. City crews are currently preparing the roadway in anticipation of the project. 

Slurry Seal is a mixture of fine aggregate and emulsified asphalt that is applied to residential roads. This preventative maintenance extends the life of existing asphalt while sealing it from the harmful effects of water penetration and sun. Slurry Seal is a cost-effective treatment that provides a new wearing surface that usually lasts five to ten years. The application usually requires a one-day road closure.

Residents will be given notices by the contractor, Doolittle Construction, LLC prior to work being done on their street. Additionally, no parking signs will be in place a few days before, warning about parking on the streets. 

To minimize damage to the slurry seal mix and to avoid tracking oil on cars, bikes, and shoes, residents are encouraged to obey posted construction signs and stay off the street until it is fully open.

This year’s slurry seal project is the largest the city has ever done in one season.
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For more information, including a detailed map, visit www.ci.richland.wa.us/ppp.