Asphalt Paving Scheduled for 11/18 and 11/19

Traffic Update

• Expect short term delays driving on Barrie Road and Heritage Drive on Monday, November 18 due to asphalt paving. Please plan your trips to account for these short-term delays.
• Access to Barrie Road from W 66th Street will be closed during asphalt paving. This daytime closure is anticipated to one day. Barrie Road will be accessible from W 65th Street during this time.
• Access to Heritage Drive from Xerxes Avenue will be closed during asphalt paving. This daytime closure is anticipated to one day. Heritage Drive will be accessible via York Avenue during this time.
• Asphalt paving work is expected to begin at 7 AM and last until 5 PM. This paving work is expected to only last 1 day.
• Please do not park any vehicles on the street until the roadway has been completely paved. You risk your vehicle being towed.
• A map visualizing this traffic update can be found here.

Important Paving Notes

• Paving the final layer of asphalt on Barrie Road and Heritage Drive is scheduled for Monday, 11/18.
• Asphalt Bonding Application:
  • Before paving, crews will apply a sticky liquid on top of the existing pavement before laying down the final asphalt layer. It’s a thin, black coating that acts like glue, helping the new asphalt stick better to the old surface.
  • Sticky surface: Because it's sticky, if you drive through it before the new asphalt is laid, it can get on your car tires and leave permanent marks on your vehicle and driveway. If you need to get out of your driveway before the asphalt is paved, you may do so, but please go slow so it will not track onto your vehicle. The City will not be responsible for removing this.
  • Prevent driveway access: If you wish to deter others from using your driveway as a turnaround, place your garbage cans at the bottom of your driveway for the day.
• Contractors/Personal Services:
  • Please inform any contractors or personal services (e.g., cleaners, landscapers) about this schedule so they can plan accordingly.
• After Paving:
  • Rolling and Compaction: Once the new asphalt is placed, large rollers will compact the surface. If you must drive on the freshly paved street, please do so slowly and avoid sharp turns to prevent damage to the new pavement.
  • Vehicle Return: Once the paving and rolling are complete, you may return your vehicles to your driveway.

W. 65th Street

• Asphalt paving is scheduled 11/19. Stay tuned for important updates regarding traffic impacts on Monday, 11/18. This is a temporary pavement surface.
• Installation of utilities and construction of the permanent roadway and sidewalk are scheduled for Spring/Summer 2025.