CITY OF URBANA ANNOUNCES CITYWIDE PAVEMENT CONDITION ASSESSMENT PROJECT

The City of Urbana has contracted with Applied Pavement Technology, Inc. (APTech) to perform a citywide pavement condition assessment and inspection project during September 26 – October 4, 2019. Using advanced pavement testing tools, APTech will assess local pavement conditions. The City will use this data to identify the streets most in need of repairs and develop a multi-year paving and preservation plan. 

“Everyday traffic and weather have a significant impact on our roads; identifying and measuring pavement conditions now will help us avoid bigger issues on our roadway network down the line,” Craig Shonkwiler, Interim City Engineer said. “This project with APTech will help us make data-informed decisions when planning the city’s roadway maintenance.”

“Pavement is probably the most valuable asset a city owns, and APTech is proud to help Urbana proactively protect it,” Mark Gardner, Program Director with APTech said. “Our team has more than twenty years of experience and thousands of inspected miles under our belts. We look forward to using that expertise to help the City of Urbana update their pavement management and preservation program and refine their decision-making process. Our goal is to help our clients to provide the best driving conditions possible with the resources available.”  

Citizens can expect to see an APTech van equipped with specialized technology traveling the city streets. The van is collecting information about street conditions. APTech’s van will follow all posted traffic signs and display a warning beacon so drivers and pedestrians do not encounter any driving impacts. 

The data collection project schedule is subject to change due to timing of other utility projects, weather, special events, and any unforeseen circumstances. 

Questions may be directed to Mr. Craig Shonkwiler, Interim City Engineer, at 217-384-2342 or ceshonkwiler@urbanaillinois.us.

For more information about the City of Urbana, please visit www.urbanaillinois.us.