How can I find out what streets will be worked on this year?
Visit Street Paving 2010 page for a list of streets that will be worked on this year.
What time will the work start and end?
Work will typically start at 8 a.m. and finish by 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Will I be notified in advance?
Yes! Residents and businesses will receive notices at least three days before any work begins that will impact parking and/or access to driveways. Also, "No Parking" signs will be posted on the street 48 hours in advance. We will also continue to keep you informed about the overall program via the website and periodic mailings. Sidewalk access will be limited for pedestrian safety during the street reconstruction operation and where new curb and gutter and sidewalk work is taking place. Construction signs and barricades will be present at these locations.
Go to Street Paving 2010 for a list of streets being worked on this year.
How long will it take to repair my street?
That depends on what type of work is planned:
Patch paving (localized repairs) can typically be repaired in a single day.
Curb and gutter replacement is typically completed within ten days.
Slurry Seal resurfacing typically takes one day.
Reconstruction work may take over a week to complete.
Will I be able to park on my street when they are working on it?
During resurfacing and reconstruction work, an entire block may be affected curb-to-curb. That means particular streets will be closed, either for just a few hours or all day. Repair work such as patch paving and curb and gutter work, is usually limited to a small section of the street so only a few parking spaces will be impacted.
Will I be able to drive on my street when they are paving?
Vehicles will not be allowed to drive on the street during slurry seal and reconstruction operations. Typically, a street that received the slurry seal will remain closed to traffic for the majority of the working day after it has been resurfaced. In most cases, reconstructed streets will be opened up to traffic soon after the paving work is completed and the paving equipment has left the site.
What if there is an emergency and I need to leave or come home while they are paving?
Emergency access will always be available.
Is this just a "quick-fix" or a long-term solution?
This is a long-term solution. The accelerated program is intended to bring all El Cerrito streets into good pavement condition by 2012. After the accelerated program is complete, the City will begin an ongoing Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program. Anticipated future work includes pavement maintenance or rehabilitation as needed.
Additional Questions?
For more detailed information, send an email to paving "AT" ci.el-cerrito.ca.us or call (510) 219-4155.
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