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Project Description
The annual resurfacing program is underway and the locations included in this year’s program are listed in the table below. The resurfacing program is typically performed in two different phases. First, a concrete contractor will bring all sidewalk ramps up to ADA compliance and perform spot repairs to the existing curb and gutter. Depending on the size of the area, this step can take anywhere from 5-8 working days to complete at each location. If curb replacement is needed through a driveway, residents may lose access to their driveways for up to 7 days to allow the concrete to cure (harden) before driving on it. For all curb replacement, it is typical for a space of a few inches between the new curb and existing pavement to be removed and temporarily filled with loose aggregate while waiting for the asphalt resurfacing.
After the concrete is completed at all resurfacing locations throughout the City, the asphalt contractor will begin the asphalt resurfacing process. There are sometimes 2-4 weeks between the completion of the concrete work and the start of the asphalt work. This timing allows the contractors to work more efficiently and provide the best cost for the City of Crystal Lake. The resurfacing begins with grinding off the surface of the existing asphalt. For some streets, the asphalt is removed down to the stone base. For streets with removal down to the stone, the stone base is re-graded and compacted to provide a smooth surface for paving. Driveways will be ramped with stone during this time to allow residents access during this phase of the project. Next, the first layer of asphalt is placed over the stone base, or in some cases over the existing asphalt base. The contractor will then adjust any manholes or other utility structures in the roadways to ensure they are set to the appropriate elevation of the new pavement surface. After 3-5 days of cure time for the manhole adjustments, the road is ready for the final paving surface to be installed. The asphalt grinding and paving usually takes around 10-14 days from start to finish, and the new pavement surface should last at least 20 years.
For project updates, check back on the Street Resurfacing page for locations of work and other project updates.
Current Project Update
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March 6, 2026: Geske and Sons were awarded the asphalt resurfacing contract, and D’Land Construction was awarded the Annual Sidewalk and Concrete Program contract. D’Land Construction is expected to begin concrete work along the resurfacing street locations in early April. Asphalt work is expected to begin in mid-May.
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March 26, 2026: D'Land Construction began saw cutting for removals this week, and concrete replacement will begin next week.
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April 24, 2026: Concrete is now complete in the resurfacing area. The contractor will finish parkway restoration over the next week. Asphalt driveway patching will be completed in the next 2-3 weeks, and the pavement patching will be filled with temporary stone until the resurfacing starts in late-May.
2026 List of Planned Street Resurfacing
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