Latham Street Paving Project

Latham Street, between Saxon Drive and Northlawn Drive is included in the 2021 Asphalt Pavement Maintenance Program. The project includes grinding off the top 1 to 2 inches of the existing pavement and replacing it with a layer of new asphalt. This type of pavement treatment is typically expected to extend the useful service life of the pavement by 8-15 years.

Currently, white pavement markings are being used in the neighborhood to simulate a reduced road width at the intersections. During the repaving project, there is an opportunity to reconstruct the concrete curbs at the intersections along those white lines to physically make the roadway narrower instead of using paint. There is also the opportunity to reconstruct the curbs at the other intersections in a similar manner. Narrower, better defined intersections generally reduce traffic speeds and improve pedestrian safety. The City's Multi-Modal Transportation Board reviewed the project earlier this year, and recommended pursuing this option. Before finalizing the design and soliciting bids, we want to gather feedback from the residents of the neighborhood on this possible approach.