Environmental Services
Slurry Seal Program
Revised 4-1-2009
Slurry Seal
Slurry Seal is a water-based, emulsified asphalt mixture spread one-eighth inch (1/8") thick over the street surface. It protects streets from water penetration, provides a new surface with improved skid-resistance, and is a quick and economical repair method.
- 2009 Slurry Seal, Paving, and Microsurfacing Project Map (4.0 MB, about .pdf format)
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About Slurry Seal
Slurry seal notice letters will be mailed out to affected residents about 4-6 weeks in advance of the operation.
Slurry seal can be applied only in warm, dry weather. Slurry seal dries in 4 to 6 hours. On a major street, only one lane at a time is resurfaced so that traffic is kept moving. However, residential streets are closed completely to traffic until the new coating is dry. Unavoidably, there will be one day of delay for each day of rain.
Temporary " NO PARKING "signs will be posted on your block displaying the times and dates the work will take place. The signs will be removed after the work is completed and the new surface is dry. After the signs are removed, you may drive and park on your new resurfaced street.
Vehicles parked on the street in work areas will be towed!
How Residents Can Help?
Residents can help completion of the surfacing project by:
parking vehicles off the street until the new surface is dry... usually 4-6 hours dry weather ( if you need to drive your car often, consider parking it on a nearby street);
refraining from raking grass, leaves or other debris into the street;
protecting children from equipment and paving materials for their safety.
QuestionsThe Department of Environmental will minimize inconvenience to residents on the block as much as possible. However, if you have questions or problems about the project, please call the Water/Sewer/Streets Bureau, Alex Portillo at (703) 228-7844 or call Hung Tran (703) 228-7730; from 7:00 a. m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays.
Email:Hung Tran
