Upgrading Our Infrastructure: Pavement Management Program

Published on January 23, 2025

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Upgrading Our Infrastructure: Pavement Management Program 

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.

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. Ten locations were identified and became part of the 2025 Pavement Management Program. 

The Project  

The 2025 paving locations consist of: 

  • Bass Blvd (between Bay St. & San Christopher Dr.)
  • Manor Dr. W, Manor Dr. S, Marjon Ave, & Joan St. (all streets within one neighborhood)
  • Jackmar Rd.
  • Valley Dr., Summit Dr., Meadow Ln, & Briar Cir (all streets within one neighborhood)
  • Peggy Ray Dr., Austin Ct., Dixon Ct., Sarah Ct., Haley Ln, & Michele Cir (Virginia Crossing subdivision)
  • Ohio Ave (between Pinehurst & Hales Hollow Dr.)
  • Winding Brook Way
  • Lexington St.
  • Louden Ave (between James St. & Lyndhurst St.)
  • Coachlight Way

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 2025 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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