The City of Portage Street Mill and Fill Program consists of major maintenance to selected streets to enhance structural integrity and ride quality, as well as prolong the life of the street. These improvements include the removal of badly worn areas of the road and overlaying the surface with two inches of new asphalt. The city has contracted with Lakeland Asphalt Corp. to perform the Mill and Fill Program. Milling begins on Tuesday, September 17 and paving begins on Thursday, September 19. The following locations are scheduled for this project:
- Gabardine Avenue from South Westnedge Avenue to Corduroy Street
- Calico Avenue from South Westnedge Avenue to Corduroy Street
- Corduroy Street from Calico Avenue to the dead-end
- Chambray Street from Velvet Avenue to Gabardine Avenue
During paving operations, one lane of travel will remain open at all times. Residents should avoid driving on the "tac coat," an oily substance sprayed on the street before paving to bond the new asphalt to the old surface. This material can stick to tires and vehicle undercarriages, potentially being carried onto driveways or garage floors.
To ensure the safety of residents and contracted employees and to facilitate the efficient completion of the project, residents are asked to remove all vehicles from the roadway during the project.
Questions regarding this work may be directed to the Department of Public Works at (269) 329-4444.