The City of Columbus will be investing $12.35 million in a third street resurfacing project in the 2023 capital improvements budget which will repave 79 streets and construct 340 Americans with Disabilities, ADA-compliant curb ramps at intersections along the streets.

The third package of streets in the city’s 2023 resurfacing program brings the total to 209 neighborhood streets being repaved throughout Columbus and 870 Americans with Disabilities curb ramps being constructed, marking a capital investment of nearly $35.2 million.

“The  resurfacing program is a critical part of the city’s annual capital  budget that supports all neighborhoods and extends the life of our city roadways,” said Mayor Andrew J. Ginther.

“Newly paved and repaired streets with upgraded curb ramps make travel safe and smooth for residents, whether they are driving, walking or biking.”

On Monday January 9, City Council authorized a $12.35 million contract with Strawser Paving Co. to complete the third 2023 resurfacing package, beginning in the upcoming construction season.

Resurfacing of the 59 streets in the first project of 2023 has been completed, and work will resume on the second package of 71 streets this spring.

The Department of Public Service manages the city’s street resurfacing program, to evaluate maintenance needs and pavement conditions of all Columbus roadways totaling more than 5,600 lane miles.

Street resurfacing is a multistep process that includes milling the old pavement, making deep pavement repairs where needed, and laying new pavement, first a tack coat to help asphalt adhere to the roadway and then the final asphalt layer. Concrete work to install new ADA curb ramps begins the process. Residents are notified before resurfacing of their street is set to begin.

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