The Public Works Services Department administers various projects included in the City's Capital Improvement and Equipment Plan. These projects are related to the City's infrastructure and are necessary to maintain a safe and healthy quality of life in Arcadia. Public Works Services Projects include such things as road and sidewalk improvements, tree projects, building maintenance, water and sewer maintenance and improvements, traffic signals, and park maintenance. View our current construction projects and notices below.
Slurry Sealing and Re-Striping
The City of Arcadia has awarded a contract to American Asphalt South, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Annual Slurry Seal Project. Work for the entire project area is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 30, 2025 and will be completed by Friday, August 29, 2025.
Please see the map and schedules below for details.
For more information or for additional copies of this construction notice, please contact Jan Balanay, Project Manager, at (626) 254-2726.
What is a Street Slurry Seal?
A street is slurry sealed to extend the useful life of the pavement and improve the overall appearance and safety of the City Streets. The slurry seal, which is made from emulsified asphalt (a mixture made from oil and fine sand aggregate), is typically applied to a street once every 9 to 10 years.
What is the Street Slurry Seal Process?
Preparation
Streets must be prepared before slurry sealing can begin. To prepare a street for slurry, first the weeds on the street are sprayed with weed killers. Second, large cracks are filled with crack seal material to repair them. Only cracks that are ¼ inch or wider are sealed. Smaller cracks are covered during the slurry seal. The preparation process can take roughly 3-4 weeks as both steps need about two weeks to complete.
During the crack sealing process, “No Parking” signs will be posted 48 hours prior to crack sealing. “No Parking” signs are typically posted from 7am to 5pm. However, once the crack sealing has been completed, the “No Parking” signs will be removed by the contractor as soon as parking on the street can be resumed.
Slurry Seal
On the day of the actual slurry seal, the street will be closed to traffic. The street will first be swept for leaves and debris prior to application of slurry seal coating. Slurry takes approximately 4-5 hours to fully dry. Once the slurry is dry, the street will be reopened to traffic. See the links below for schedules and maps of slurry seal areas.
Newcastle Park Renovation Project
The City of Arcadia has awarded a contract to Axiom Group for the Newcastle Park Renovation Project. The Project will take place on the north side of Colorado Boulevard, east of San Luis Rey Road and includes installation of new pickleball courts and restrooms and the renovation of the following park amenities: parking lot, handball courts, tennis courts, and playground area.
Work is scheduled to begin on May 20, 2024. Renovations to the park will be completed in Fall 2025. No work will take place on weekends and holidays.
