Evans City Council Approves $1.1 Million Street Maintenance Contract; Work to Begin October 15

The City of Evans is moving forward with its 2026 Street Maintenance Program following City Council's approval of a $1.1 million construction contract at its October 6 meeting. Work is scheduled to begin Thursday, October 15, with improvements planned for several major thoroughfares and residential streets throughout the city.

The City allocated $1.7 million for pavement improvements in its 2026 budget. With the approved construction contract totaling $1.1 million, the remaining approximately $600,000 will be carried forward to support additional street improvements in 2027.

Roadway segments included in this year's program were selected by the City's Engineering Department based on pavement condition scanning conducted in 2025. The assessment helped identify and prioritize streets in need of maintenance.

Project Locations and Construction Schedule

The program includes mill and overlay work at the following locations:

17th Avenue – 37th Street to 42nd Street

• Milling: October 28–29

• Paving: October 30–November 2

40th Street – 17th Avenue to the gravel transition

• Milling: October 27

• Paving: October 28

Lupton Avenue – 32nd Street to 34th Street

• Milling: November 12

• Paving: November 13

McNitt Street Neighborhood – Baldwin, Cramer and O'Connor Avenues (32nd Street to McNitt Street), McNitt Street, and Barclay, Bimey, Dickson and Ellis Courts

• Milling: November 10–13

• Paving: November 16–19

Construction will begin October 15 with concrete repairs and utility-related work ahead of the scheduled milling and paving operations. All construction dates are subject to change depending on weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances.

Traffic Impacts and Resident Notifications

No road closures are anticipated as part of the project, although motorists may encounter construction equipment, crews and temporary traffic disruptions in active work areas.

Temporary, short-term on-street parking restrictions will be necessary in the McNitt Street neighborhood and along Lupton Avenue to accommodate construction activities.

Residents affected by parking restrictions will be contacted directly by the contractor at least 72 hours before work begins in their area, providing advance notice to make alternative parking arrangements.

Investing in Evans' Roadways

Mill and overlay is a pavement maintenance process that removes the worn or deteriorated upper layer of asphalt and replaces it with new pavement. This approach helps extend the useful life of existing roadways, improves driving conditions and reduces the need for more extensive reconstruction.

The 2026 Street Maintenance Program reflects the City's ongoing commitment to maintaining essential infrastructure and making strategic investments in the community's transportation network.

The City appreciates residents' patience and cooperation as these improvements get underway.