Montrose slurry seal work begins July 6 and is expected to last about three weeks. Drivers should watch for road closures, one-lane traffic, parking restrictions, flaggers, pilot cars, and early trash collection needs.
Montrose drivers should prepare for another round of street maintenance beginning Monday, July 6, as contractors start slurry sealing roads across the city.
The work follows the completion of chip seal operations this week. The remaining slurry seal project is expected to last about three more weeks, depending on weather, equipment, and scheduling delays.
Some roads that were recently chip-sealed will also receive slurry seal treatment. Together, the two treatments create what is known as a cape seal, a pavement maintenance process designed to extend the life of city streets.
Contractors will begin work at 7 a.m. each day.
Roads scheduled for slurry sealing may be closed for several hours while the surface cures. If “No Parking” signs are posted along a road, residents should be prepared for that road to close until the slurry seal has cured.
The curing period typically takes four to five hours. During that time, vehicles will not be allowed to drive on the freshly sealed surface.
Residential roads will be closed to all traffic during the curing period unless otherwise noted on the city’s project map.
Some minor arterials and long cul-de-sacs will remain open to one-lane traffic during the curing period. These areas will be controlled by flaggers or pilot cars.
Roads expected to remain open to controlled one-lane traffic include:
Access to nearby businesses will be maintained to the greatest extent possible.
Drivers should still expect delays and use alternate routes when available.
Residents who live on streets scheduled for slurry sealing should plan ahead.
Anyone who needs to leave home after 7 a.m. should move their vehicle before work begins to a nearby street without “No Parking” signs.
Once slurry seal work begins, vehicles may not be able to leave until the surface has cured.
If work is delayed, roads that are not completed on their originally scheduled day will be added to the next day’s work list unless the city posts a different update.
Trash and recycling schedules will remain unchanged during the project.
If trash or recycling collection is scheduled for the same day as slurry seal work on your street, place your can out no later than 6 a.m. The city says those areas will be collected first so road work can proceed.
Slurry seal is a pavement treatment made from small aggregate suspended in an oil and water emulsion.
As the mixture cures, it creates a smooth black protective layer on top of the asphalt. The treatment is best used on roads that are still in good condition and have not yet developed major failures.
The goal is to prevent deterioration, extend the life of the pavement, and avoid more expensive repairs later.
Questions about the project can be directed to Civil Engineer Ryan Cushenan at 970-240-1485 or rcushenan@ci.montrose.co.us.
Routine updates are available through the city’s Moving Montrose Forward project page
Montrose slurry seal work begins Monday, July 6, and is expected to continue for about three weeks.
Drivers should watch for posted signs, closures, one-lane traffic, flaggers, and pilot cars. Residents on affected streets should move vehicles before 7 a.m. if they need to leave during the day, and place trash or recycling cans out by 6 a.m. when collection overlaps with road work.
