City of Bartlesville crews recently completed an asphalt replacement on Penn Avenue just north of 16th Street after a water leak in the area a few months ago caused the roadway to “heave.”
Workers from several departments had a hand in the project, which started Oct. 18 and was finished the next day.
About 60 tons of asphalt was used to replace a portion of the road. The cost of the project was approximately $5,000 for materials.
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Clockwise, from top: Crews work to replace asphalt in the southbound lane of 1500 block of Penn Avenue.
Work on the northbound lane is ready for rolling. Work is ready to begin in the southbound lane.
Asphalt is quickly spread across the roadway once the paving machine has cleared the area. Asphalt sets up relatively quickly, accommodating light traffic — cars and trucks — in about an hour.
The asphalt is leveled to make way for the final overlay.
A paving machine rolls the asphalt to create a smooth surface.
Edging is done to ensure the roadway is smooth.
The asphalt is ready for rolling.
Water Utilities Director Red Miller oversees the project, as Equipment Operator Jon Bridges operates the paving machine.
Bridges readies the paving machine for the job.
Miller and Street Supervisor Lance Brown work out the details.
City of Bartlesville crews recently completed an asphalt replacement on Penn Avenue just north of 16th Street after a water leak in the area a few months ago caused the roadway to “heave.”
