Published March 30 2026
Early start for Pavement Preservation Program’s 40th year
The city’s annual repaving program kicks off this week with projects throughout Bellevue strategically planned to keep city streets in good working condition and uphold Bellevue’s reputation for high-quality streets throughout the system. In total, the city plans to repave approximately 24 lane miles and replace 38 curb ramps to improve accessibility for people walking and rolling.
The paving program has three components: pavement overlay, pavement sealing and curb ramp upgrades. Pavement overlay involves milling the top layer of existing asphalt pavement and repaving to help rehabilitate the roadway surface to get the most mileage from existing asphalt. Pavement sealing provides a new wearing surface that protects against the deteriorating effects of rain and sun, extending the life of the pavement. Curb ramp upgrades ensure both the Americans with Disabilities Act and the city’s accessibility guidelines for safe sidewalks are met.
This year’s paving program includes:
- 116th Avenue Northeast between Northeast Eighth and 12th streets (includes night work)
- 123rd Avenue Southeast between Southeast 52nd and 56th streets, 125th Avenue Southeast between Southeast 47th Place and Southeast 59th Street, and Southeast 47th Street between 12310 Property and 125th Avenue Southeast
- Southeast 26th Place / Southeast 26th Street between 128th Ave Southeast and Richards Road
- Southeast Eastgate Way between Southeast 35th Place and 16100 Property
- Southeast 47th Place between Highland Drive and 147th Place Southeast, 146th Place Southeast (south of 47th Place)
Repaving in most neighborhoods takes about one week and does involve some inconvenience to residents. Staff will hand-deliver flyers or door hangers to residents impacted by paving activities. The city appreciates your patience as crews work to make streets smoother and safer.
The paving program is in its 40th year. As part of this program, the city surveys more than 1,100 lane miles of roadway every two years and assesses pavement conditions to prioritize which streets need repaving. A map and listing of all locations and weekly updates can be found at Pavement Preservation.