The City of Bellmead - Streets Department has been hard at work crack sealing streets in town in preparation for the FY2024 Micro-Surfacing Pavement Preservation Project. Crack sealing is an important and cost-effective preventative maintenance component that aids in preventing water from penetrating into the pavement structure or sub-base material and assists in reducing a number of pavement problems which include: crack spreading; formation of voids under pavement; swelling and shrinking of sub-base materials; alligator cracking; potholing; and complete street failure. Routine maintenance such as crack sealing, pothole repairing, street level-ups, and moderate base repairs are conducted throughout the year. This year alone, the Streets Department has filled cracks all over the city limits using over 9,000 pounds of crack sealing material. These preventative measures are essential before further preservation strategies are applied. The Street Department crew is vital to maintaining the surfaces of our streets and right of ways.
With over 51,000 SY of micro-surfacing material expected to be used for this year's street preservation project, we ask the public for their assistance to have streets cleared of vehicles, trailers, campers, etc. when the contractor distributes notices in your neighborhood. Contracting work is expected to begin July 10th, weather permitting, a map and schedule of the streets and areas will be posted within the next couple of weeks.
In most cases, the streets that are being crack sealed will be scheduled to receive micro-surfacing treatment in the near future.
For questions regarding the project, please contact the City of Bellmead Public Works Department, 254-799-5829.