LA MESA, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Residents and people driving in La Mesa may notice some road crews, “no parking” signs and more traffic control on the streets starting this week.
The city is set to begin its annual slurry project this week, which is meant to extend the overall road conditions and lifespan of the asphalt on the roads, the city explained Wednesday.
Slurry sealing is the process of applying a thin layer of emulsified asphalt, water, crushed rock/sand and additives to protect the pavement from weather-related damage and create a smoother surface.
The city said 51 streets, comprised of nearly 2.65 million square feet of roads, will see improvements.
During slurry sealing, the city said parking on the side of the street will be closed to allow slurry a few hours to dry. The drying time varies depending on the weather.
Portions of the following roads will be affected by the slurry project:
- Acacia Avenue
- 68th Street
- 71st Street
- 73rd Street
- Adams Avenue
- Alamo Way
- Blackton Drive
- Boulevard Drive
- Bruce Court
- Century Street
- Clearview Way
- Colony Road
- Comanche Drive
- Culbertson Avenue
- Dauer Road
- Denwood Road
- El Capitan Drive
- Elma Lane
- Eucalyptus Hill
- Francis Way
- Guava Avenue
- Highwood Avenue
- Hillside Drive
- Hybeth Drive
- Jessie Avenue
- Judson Way
- Katherine Place
- Keeney Street
- La Mesa Boulevard
- Loma Vista Drive
- Lowell Court
- Lowell Street
- Maple Avenue
- Marie Avenue
- Mohawk Street
- Neri Drive
- Normal Avenue
- Olive Avenue
- Orien Avenue
- Rolando Knolls Drive
- South Street
- Sunset Drive
- Terry Lane
- Toni Lane
- University Avenue
- Vetter Place
- Vigo Drive
- Williams Avenue
- Williamsburg Lane
- Yale Avenue
- Zelda Avenue
The project is expected to be completed by June 2024. Roads are selected based on multiple factors including average daily traffic, the types of vehicles that drive on the roadways and paving history.
Additional information about the project can be found on the City of La Mesa’s website.
