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
Locations for 2024 Overlay Project
- 116th Ave SE/117th Ave SE - SE 49th St to SE 50th Pl
- 123RD Ave/ 122nd Ave SE - SE 47th St to SE 55nd Pl
- 119th Pl SE - NE Newcastle Way to SE 64th St
- NE 4th St. / NE 5th St. - 98th Ave NE to 100th Ave NE
- 118th Ave NE - NE 8th St. to 9 Lake Bellevue Dr
- SE 7th St./ 99th Ave SE - SE 7th St. to SE 11th St.
- SE 10th St. – 102nd Pl SE to 103rd Ave SE
- SE Wolverine Way - Bellevue Way to 105th Ave SE
- 176 Ave NE/ 185 Ave NE - 176 Ave NE to NE 15th Pl
- NE 22nd Pl/ NE 23rd St - 100th Ave NE to Bellevue Way
- 98th Ave NE - NE 24th ST to NE 30th St
- 100th Ave NE / 102nd Ave NE - NE 30th St to Bellevue Way
- NE 34th St/ 102nd Ave NE - 98th Ave NE to NE 31st Pl
- NE 28th Pl - Bellevue Way to 103rd Ave NE
- 118th Ave SE / 114th Ave SE - North of I-90 to Main St
- 134th Ave NE - NE 8th St to NE Bel-Red Rd
- 140th Ave NE - NE 24th St to NE 40th St
- NE 29th Pl - NE 29th Pl to 148th Ave NE
- SE 35th Pl - SE Eastgate Way to W Lake Sammamish PKWY
- NE 12th St - 100th Ave NE to End of Road
- 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
Various locations citywide for Utilities Department projects:
- 100th Avenue NE/NE 4th Street – 10194 NE 4th Street to NE 14th Street
- Pikes Peak – NE 36th Street to NE 39th Street
- 103rd Avenue/103rd Place NE – 103rd Place NE to end of the road
- NE 23rd Street – 98th Avenue NE to 100th Avenue NE
- 171st Place NE – NE 5th Street to 173rd Place NE
- NE 2nd Place/174th Place NE – 168th Avenue NE to NE 4th Street
- SE 40th Street – 138th Avenue SE to 146th Avenue SE
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 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.
Locations for Downtown NHS 2024 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?
The latest Pavement Preservation weekly update includes information about paving locations and approximate work dates. Work is weather dependent.
Flaggers will assist motorists and pedestrians through the work zone. Delays are expected. Please slow down for the safety of workers and all travelers.
- NEW — 140th Ave NE between NE 24th and NE 40th: Paving operations scheduled July 17 -July 23, Mon. - Fri., 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Single lane closures with one-way alternating traffic. Expect long delays and use alternate routes
- UPDATED — 176th Avenue NE between 176th Avenue NE and NE 15th Place: Paving operations scheduled July 15 -July 18, Mon. - Fri, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Single lane closures with one-way alternating traffic.
- UPDATED — NE 4th St / NE 5th St between 98th Ave NE and 100th Ave NE: ADA Curb ramp upgrades July 8 – July 25. Single lane closures with one-way alternating traffic.
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.