Drivers are being asked to avoid an area in Germantown along Dogwood Road while the city's contractor is set to begin the second phase of a pavement reclamation project on Monday, Feb. 26.
The area from Birchton Drive to Elm Row Drive on Dogwood is set to see a process that involves a "seven day cure time," according to city government.
The process reportedly involves milling away and recycling the existing asphalt, pulverizing and adding a cementitious material to the depth of 10 inches, then using large compaction equipment to create a base layer to ensure a stable road bed.
After seven days, the city said that a layer of base asphalt will be installed then finished with a layer of surface asphalt.
"Over the years, this roadway has experienced surface failures, which require frequent asphalt overlays to keep it in good shape," the city said in a statement. "The full-depth reclamation of the roadway base and asphalt layers will result in a longer lasting and safer roadway."
This activity represents the second of four phases of reclamation that will be completed along Dogwood Road, according to the City of Germantown. A third and fourth phase of the reclamation project is reportedly planned to cover the remainder of Dogwood Road to Forest Hill Irene Road.
This phase of the roadway work is expected by the city to last approximately two months, weather permitting. While one side of the road is stabilized and paved, all traffic will be diverted to the other side of the road and vice versa, they said.
Two way traffic will be maintained throughout the duration of the project, according to city government. In addition, access to the private driveways will be maintained, they said.
Solid waste, recycling and yard waste collections will also continue as scheduled for residents along the project site, according to the City of Germantown.
