Pavement condition data is collected for all 1,100-plus lane miles of public streets every two years. It's used to predict needed preservation work and to determine the best timing to maximize resources. A five-year pavement preservation plan is used to coordinate with other public and private projects. The types of work done under this program include:
- Resurfacing long stretches of roadways with fresh asphalt, typically done between April and October
- Upgrading curb ramps and replacing sidewalks
- Pavement sealing
- New pavement markings
Pavement projects
Pavement sealing
Pavement sealing is a cost-effective tool for extending the life of the pavement and helps to keep Bellevue's roads in good condition. Like painting your home, sealing the pavement protects against the deteriorating effects of rain and sun. Sealing is done before the pavement becomes extensively cracked or fails. The treatment is faster, less noisy, and provides a new wearing surface for a fraction of the cost of a traditional grind-and-overlay repaving project.
Pavement sealing pilot
Micro-sealing pavement preservation differs from the traditional grind and overlay. Recently, the city executed a pilot program on a few residential streets to test the performance of this new quick and cost-effective micro-sealing method. The pilot will help the city evaluate different methods of preserving the roadway and potentially expand the preservation area coverage and manage rising costs. Residents should expect to see some rough roadway with fine aggregate dissipating on the road; however, the city has swept and will continue sweeping as needed.
Downtown NHS Overlay Project
The Downtown NHS (National Highway System) Overlay project is a component of the city’s Pavement Preservation Program. This project will provide major street maintenance including street overlays, pavement rehabilitation, curb, gutter, and sidewalk or walkway rehabilitation, and appropriate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) retrofit work. Investment in roadway and walkway maintenance contributes to smooth traffic circulation and reduces the long-term cost of major reconstruction by extending the life of Bellevue’s transportation systems and preserving the cities’ investment in existing facilities.
Construction is expected to begin Tuesday, March 25. More information is available on the construction alert.
Locations for Downtown NHS 2025 Overlay Project
- NE 8th St - 100th Ave NE to I-405
- NE 4th St - Bellevue Way to 112th Ave NE
- Bellevue Way - 112th Ave SE to NE 4th St
Where are we working this week?
Paving operations and curb upgrades for the 2025 Downtown NHS Overlay began March 25. Click on the NHS Overlay Weekly Update for information on work completed to date. Crews are currently work at the following project locations:
- May 5 - May 26: Paving operations on Bellevue Way between 112th Ave SE and NE 4th Street. Work hours are, Mon. – Thurs., 7:00 pm - 6:00 am. Expect traffic to shift to one side of the roadway during nighttime working hours. Anticipate long delays and use an alternate route if possible.
Bridge Preservation Program
The purpose of the Bridge Preservation Program is to perform federally required inspections on Bellevue's bridges and to complete needed maintenance work.
Report a road hazard
To report a pothole, sidewalk or road hazard that requires attention, contact the Operations and Maintenance 24-hour Emergency Response line at 425-452-7840 or email OMSupport@bellevuewa.gov. Call 911 to report more urgent issues.
For contractors, engineers and project owners
The City of Bellevue requires paving contractors to be pre-qualified annually to perform paving operations on arterial roadways. Proper equipment and quality workmanship are essential to meeting the city's construction standards. Pre-qualification helps ensure quality paving by verifying the contractor's equipment and past project performance.
The requirements for pavement restoration following trenching or other disturbances are based on the Pavement Restoration Requirement Map. Please see the city's Design Manual, Section 23, for additional information on pavement restoration.