KINGSTON –The first City of Kingston paving project of 2023 will be North Street from Delaware Avenue to the Hutton Brickyard gate, Willow Street from North Street to the dead end, and Cordts Street from Willow Street to Delaware Avenue.
Preparation for paving will begin this week, with milling starting on or about Wednesday, April 26, weather depending. Paving is expected to begin on Monday, May 1 and is expected to be completed by Friday, May 5, weather depending. During this time, there may be detours and changes in traffic patterns.
“With the Sterling Street sewer project and Henry Street Safe Routes to School project also getting started and with Central Hudson continuing the gas line replacement work throughout Uptown, we will have another busy construction season,” said Noble.
“As the DPW gets into the paving season, we ask that the public be cautious and mindful of our staff who will be present in the streets. Safety is always a concern for both staff and the public during the preparation for paving of our streets in Kingston,” said Superintendent of Public Works Edward Norman. “The DPW intends on doing paving projects around the city, once a month in various locations until November.”
During the milling and paving operation, all vehicles must remain off the street. Once the paving process begins, access/egress will be denied until the blacktop cools enough for normal vehicular traffic, approximately three to five hours. Drivers are urged to use caution; the roadway will be uneven during the milling process making the surface subject to tripping hazards or tire damage. The road will be closed for the safety of all residents and pedestrians. Never move or go around barricades.
When blacktop is initially laid, the material is extremely hot. Officials advise people not to walk on or touch the newly laid material. Severe burns may occur to humans and animals. Vehicles or bicycles driven on freshly laid material will leave…
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